[Blade Raider]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

From a technical standpoint, isn't any cartoon that airs in Japan an anime? While Avatar may not have aired in Japan, being made in Japan isn't a prerequisite to being an anime.

The original meaning of anime is that it's just a Japanese shorthand for all animation. It's like how we shorten tokusatsu to toku a lot, it's easier to say and spell. In English, it's a borrowed word with a different meaning that's not clearly defined. Usually referring to a "Japanese" animation style, but there's no real defining line anyone agrees on. That said, most do agree shows like Avatar and Teen Titans are not animes.