Gaffer Tape said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime

"Anime is animation originating in Japan." That's what it means. Well, unless, of course, you refer to the original Japanese definition, which is simply an abbreviation of the American word "animation." So it's either Japanese animation or any animation. If you're referring to Avatar as simply being "animation," then, yes, I will have to concede that. But anime is certainly not a style, otherwise Dragon Ball and Cowboy Bebop would have similar aesthetics, and they don't in the least.

I'll also concede the point that Avatar (and a lot of other American shows) are actually outsourced to mainland Asian countries, as is a lot of anime. So, technically, you can say that a lot of these shows are animated by the same companies, but, again, I doubt anyone would call The Real Ghostbusters an anime, even though a lot of it was animated in the same or near locations as Dragon Ball.

So, yeah, Avatar, being a Nickelodeon cartoon, is not anime. ^_^

You want to use Wikipedia as gospel, or do you want the truth? What is your response to my actual post?

But anime is certainly not a style, otherwise Dragon Ball and Cowboy Bebop would have similar aesthetics, and they don't in the least.

Gaffer. What are you talking about.

Look at the noses of Faye and Edward. Look at their expressions.

Cowboy Bebop and Dragonball Z differ slightly in their styles, but they follow the same general style. I mean, it's not even matter of opinion.