Jeikobu wrote:However, I hate it when people call it anime. I'm just touchy on that issue. Anime is strictly Japanese cartoons. Teen Titians is anime-inspired, but not a true anime. It's a great cartoon, and I don't mind in many ways that it mimics anime as it's probably a respectful reference to it, and just shows what an impact anime has made overseas. But it's still an American cartoon.
Initially, let me say that this thread should not be dragged off topic. We've had this discussion too many times before. However, I will briefly outline another position, for general understanding.
As you know, the term anime is just a Japanese word for animation. By the strict definition, American (and French, British, etc) animated series are all anime. People who would prefer to call Teen Titans anime are merely looking at the word from a different angle.