Career Opportunity in 3D Animation and Multimedia
Posted by viechuy in Career Opportunity in 3D Animation and Multimedia on Kamis, 25 Maret 2010
These days, it is not unusual to see that children remain with the fairy tale, or in our generation have been as a key lesson that people contact, which may be due to a new dimension to the rise in the entertainment known as the animation. This is an amazing graphics, special effects and foreign technology in the world network, work together to create incredible real and virtual experience. This is a world beckons creative minds to exercise their influence.
Animated by the idea of drawing characters or inanimate objects, shooting to make appropriate performance art. The company has recently become a very high professional, also paid a niche skills and creative thinking, and has been able to arouse people who think out of the box. Demand for animation and media to expand the world also seems to communicate with the application for each animation in some way or other media up. Special effects, special graphics and multi-faceted approach is designed around their feet sweeping the world for everyone. Creative choices and made a lot of people check the animation and multimedia field, to go home.
Multimedia is a summary of the graphics, art, so as to convey a compelling way, the message to a specific type of audience means. Therefore, the idea has just begun is not enough, you will need to be technically, as a good artist will serve as a great catalyst in animation and multimedia their jobs.
A new era that many Hollywood movies, animations is the last means of entertainment and three-dimensional film to find a taste of this season has become, these movies are the technology used only by the professional animation and multimedia applications is therefore the surge in demand in the burgeoning multi-media professional skills.
After the animation, also called for in the music industry, we see more artists include the impact of animation and live-action blending animation and multimedia industry, is said to reach 1.53 trillion this year, continued to rise, the industry is the backbone of this area who are joining the The young and promising ideas, which every young creative minds the opportunity to be an upward movement is only a part of it.
There are many courses are provided by the animation and multimedia, even if the costs can be substantial you will receive lucrative benefits, once you start working.
Careers in Computer Animation to Pave the Way on Being a Successful Animator
Posted by viechuy in Careers in Computer Animation to Pave the Way on Being a Successful Animator on Senin, 22 Maret 2010
Schools have developed in the early 20th century, 80's animation courses. Over the years, the demand in the field of computer graphics is growing rapidly. In the computer animation technology, an important requirement in order to achieve a good paying job. Animation courses are concentrated in some specific production-related roles, but they have a common theme, this is a move to get a key in the computer animation industry. These themes include character animation, sound, pictures, two-dimensional and three-dimensional animation, studio practice, film theory and production processes. Schools should be maintained at the high-tech hardware and software. Once you have completed the course of your animation, you have the opportunity to work around the world famous studio. These films include DreamWorks, ESC Entertainment, CFC Framestore, mills and Aardman animation, and motion picture companies.
Animation companies who employ creative talent in the graphics capabilities of the extreme. These skills can be acquired to go to school. You will need to add animation courses in order to get on the computer graphics technology. If you really want to become a great animation, some discipline and should be considered in computer animation. It is important to register for any course, because you really are interested in and had not been manipulated. You will not learn animation, if you are just someone else was forced to study it principle.
In animation courses also available through the network. If you do not have time to go to college, because you are busy every day schedule, online computer animation school is the best for you. The network of animation schools computer animation of various relevant courses. Research areas include computer graphics, mobile animation, 3D modeling, 3D set construction, multi-media, interactive animation. You can choose a professional, you have to focus on these. Many online schools can give you the appropriate training to help you achieve your dream of becoming a great animation. With regard to the best part of the online school is that you can study in the comfort of your home right.
Different approaches are being taught to students who are willing to participate in the famous animation school curriculum. Schools in high-tech tools and the latest computer animation to study. You will be able to practice a wide range of applications and large and laboratory skills. Computer animation course includes all you need to be successful in this area. You can study based on a realistic animation software, hardware and technical procedures. Learn to create the development of the background and lighting effects, stories, texture and character skills. Layering technology, visual effects and character animation training convergence of full professor. In the acquisition process of the animation enough knowledge to start setting up your work plan. You should improve your computer animation technology, if you want areas of expertise, it is time to prove to others and themselves, you will be a great animation.
From Simple to Complex - Computer Animation
Posted by viechuy in From Simple to Complex - Computer Animation
Computer Animation is considered an art. This is to make the image move using a computer program art. The animation can be in two ways. One is through the series of cartoon frame, and then combined together to create a movie. Another method of production of animated characters is to make a model, and then placed on the monitor. This post will be recorded, and then raise them again. In the process of placing and recording will continue until the completion of the site. A rendering machine is used to produce computer animation in which the frame can change. This is done to the use of vehicles at the scene involved a number of actions. The use of physical models and simple moving lens, is already animated. Today, more and more sophisticated computer animation done in many ways, for example, bending the leads included in the application of the laws of physics to determine the performance of the model. Visualization also uses an advanced animation and time-dependent systems. This is done to determine the object's current state.
Motion Control is considered the main task of animated objects. Interactive organizations and animation samples now allows the use of the power system developed over the past dont. Animation, not even an artist before, but more experts, when it comes to the computer. On the script used in some systems to create a high-level computer languages. In the script, animated cartoon programming manipulation. Through a complex programming language, some high-level data model object, as defined by the unique rules of animation.
In today's system, many different types of motion is currently being allowed to manipulate. A good way to determine the animation method used is to operate at the conceptual level of technology to conduct a motion. A system has been classified as low, the artist has the responsibility to accurately determine the level of detail of each movement, while the system is considered to be high when the cartoonist is no way of allowing the use of pictorial representations level. One example is that when moving a simple object like a cylinder, it must have eight numbers each frame. Have a more complex object will be required for each frame with more numbers like fish. Objects such as fish, there will be more than 20 numbers each frame. So much, if you want to create animated fish group. In computer animation, hierarchical organizations need to identify high-level control structure, and then make a more precise manipulation of the structure. As in high-level computer languages, with more complex structures to operate, must be to low-level structure.
Animation Films - Unparalleled Entertainment Option
Posted by viechuy in Animation Films - Unparalleled Entertainment Option on Sabtu, 20 Maret 2010
World Technologies has a rapid pace, and this has affected almost every aspect of our lives. The domain fun is not an exception, and every day new technologies are used to enhance our entertainment factor. Cartoon is one such step in that direction.
Cartoons, as we all know, is the process of film production, computer and video games, etc., in which models or drawings of animals and people seem to move. This is one of the most interesting art of cinema. Static elements are presented in such a way that they are the movement. Art display static images is a great and interesting. There are many companies, animation, create animations and video.
Animation is an art that is popular around the world. Europe is no exception. There are several popular animation studios churning out quality films. Like every other animation in Europe, also has a special character and it revolves around artistic vision, and then theatrical releases. England in particular is very well known stop motion clay animation. These include the popular animated films like "Wallace and Gromit", "Chicken Run" and "Creature Comfort". There are many memorable characters of animation, who created an indelible mark in the history of animation. One such character Billy who created the UK based animated film company, which specializes in creating full-length movies, charm the audience. Wonderful CG image with the breath with the technique of the narrative history of the many films of this company apart and makes this London-star player in the animation industry. Wonderful and creative writers, along with the latest in the use of technology makes them a star player.
In the case of traditional forms of animation, and video filmmaking, which is mainly popular in Europe, each frame of film or movie is produced individually. There are different methods by which these frames can be obtained. Generation is carried out using a computer. This can be done by photographing a painting or draw a picture or photograph, or by making some changes in the device. Then the results will be presented at a special camera and a good quality animation. The illusion is created by joining lines together. This is really a great thing to watch. Old and young people love to watch animated films and video. Many films are made with the help of animation technology, so that it attracts the attention of people, especially children.
The factory produces an animated film can be tedious and time consuming. However, this process becomes easier, if it is done via computer. There are many other advantages of computer animation. This helps to avoid mistakes. Animation is mostly used for entertainment purposes only. But with increasing popularity, it is also used in training and educational purposes. He is considered one of the best methods of teaching. In addition, he is considered one of the best method of entertainment for children. They are quite interesting to watch an animated video. This helps them to learn many things easily.
Cartoons hot favorites among children and European children are no exception. It was first developed in the 20 th century from Walt Disney. Should be within 1 second of animation, twenty-four separate drawings or photographs. Cartoons are in great demand, but also figure prominently in the awards ceremony. Even in the Oscars, animated films have seats. Many animated films are made on the basis of historical stories
Creating animated films or videos is not so simple. This requires a great deal of experience and skills. This is a fairly expensive process. The majority of animation for cinema and TV it is done in studios, which are involved in professional animation. In the past, many individual animators used to create animated unique works of art. But with the development of science and technology, there is a significant improvement in the art of animation. Independent producers animation now works in the professional animation industry. They create some great animated films and video. Interactive 3D animation films are also being appreciated.
The Problem With the Animation Industry
Posted by viechuy in The Problem With the Animation Industry on Kamis, 18 Maret 2010
The world of animation is really struggling in recent times. A sign of recent times, AD Vision, who brought you such famous titles as: Appleseed, Elfen Lied, etc and have recently announced their closing the doors. Thus, due to the unfortunate sells more securities have been forced to close its doors forever, like other problems, which has led other companies to collect multiple titles as mentioned above.
Moreover, the economy has shown no clemency to specialist companies like Geneon and Anime Central Park Media has closed its doors to present a good bankruptcy. What is the main culprit for this anguish? Can be attributed to different aspects such as, economic times, sales of DVD and finally, the flaws in the methods of marketing. The biggest problem facing the industry is going to deal directly with copyright infringement. What exactly does this mean? There are several sites out there, who are the distribution of free entertainment for users on the World Wide Web, however, these sites are not paying any royalties to the artist. What exactly does this mean? You do not need someone with a doctorate in economics to realize that when there is demand for a product, no need to supply. In this case, their is no need to supply, but much of the demand. Indeed, very loyal fans who love the same industry, in fact, kill him.
Even large corporations are the main supplies of animation, dubbed in the U.S., as Funimation, are feeling the effects. It's just a matter of time, at this rate, before the animation is completely gone from the United States. Japanese companies are quickly adapting to times when attempting to enter the website Organizations established. Crunchy Roll, one of the only law firms online animation transmission offered are, in fact, payment of royalties to the artist.
American animation companies need to quickly find new ways to market their products. Times have changed, the old method of selling DVD's is fast becoming obsolete. Some of the recommendations that I would like the industry would incorporate:
1) Official Streaming sites of each company, followed with a monthly subscription fee.
2) As the saying goes, "there is gold in the hills". America is already eating the wonder of the comic book industry, and yet, the animation industry has much more in depth and the best potential story lines that can be easily adapted to the big screen. Is not it time to give titles like Harry Potter, Watchmen, GI Joe, to Lord of the Rings a run for their money?
3) Sales of goods should come not from the direct sale of DVDs. Companies must sign in Toy Industry and take samples of giants in the field: Beanie Babies, ninja turtles, the list can go on forever.
4) Video Games is a field that gradually with the merger, however, this merger is always for the game industry. The potential of animation titles of this kind can you ask? Just look at the long series of video game, Dragon Ball Z, which was rated by many critics as a horrible fighting game. What prompted you? It is not difficult to understand.
Animation companies need to find different ways to make money with your product. The main focus should be on offering rights issue of its titles, the main focus is on simple marketing of their products. The best way is offering a free cable channel animation. Inevitably, the chances of this happening are almost nil. However, these fluctuations seen in the past spending trends can be matched to the past the free mass distribution. Toonami, a popular animated series that ran on Cartoon Network had a very successful launch in the rating scale for a simple animation of a few titles. Consequently, when there is no illegal animation transmission sites were available through the World Wide Web, which can be directly attributed to their success. However, the old peak spending anime 'can be directly linked to this event, also known as the "baby boom" of anime. In short, animation companies need to stop relying on DVD sales, in fact, this should be considered as a minimum form of income generation. They have to look to other markets, and learn to incorporate it into money for them.
In reality, the question is really the will of the animation industry learn to adapt. Show signs of life in Japan, but Americans are slowly vanishing. Still there are some promises sparks of life possible. However, this is quickly sniffed for a quick announcement of a trend. Is this sector will recover? Only time will tell.
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Cel-Shaded Animation in a Nutshell
Posted by viechuy in Cel-Shaded Animation in a Nutshell on Senin, 15 Maret 2010
Hand as early as animation will always be attracted. More so now the art of taking a few steps from static images with advanced technologies, computer graphics still look with hand animation to create can return. One key is to get that look animation style cel-shaded animation.
Animation style own name, it is clear how this picture lies in the hand. Clean sheets of the classic Disney Cels acetates past 2 D animation style of the films are made. In short, cel-shaded animation to appear as though they were computer graphics to create hand drawn. This is done through non-photorealistic lighting.
Looks simple but the result is a complex physical process can be. A 3D model, cel-shaded animation to start with revenue flat 2 D animation of discrete colors that will create a unique look. Likewise for comic books, hard black ink can be exposed to the design and contour line image.
Cel-shaded animation, interesting thing, is associated with more popular video games. Whenever a new game will come up, often many gamer geeks and aficionados have to ask about the cel shade quality. To short, cel shaded animation in the first successful application video games with Sega Dreamcast game Jet Set Radio. Not to be outdone, the Sony Playstation released fear effect. Good time for sure.
However, the character first appeared in the quality of criticism has been included. Although these early game was received with dramatic textures, the lack of dynamic lighting - sourcing and design.
With the technical limitations of the first batch of cel - animated video game, a small trend among game developers started brewing. Mushroom game-Cel shaded look like: hypocrites Cooper, Thievius Raccoonus, Dark Chronicle, Cel damage, 2 Klonoa: Lunatea veil is, Viewtiful Joe and Jet Set Radio future course started. What stood out in packs, at least professional, Zelda was the Legend: Wind Waker, Symphonia tales of cunning and 2: Band of Thieves.
The popularity of a game cel - shaded animation unfortunately tried to capitalize on the experience of adverse consequences. Dead III, Microsoft Xbox games for the design into production with assembly of cel shaded graphics - yes, a zombie game to look like one gunner based anime. So with the recipe for a disaster on this strange, SEGA of traditional animation style cel-shaded look for scraps and decided to go. Perhaps the negative reaction was so heavy to ignore.
Although the storm cel-shaded animation video game industry is not taken, it is still a powerful figure, when used properly implemented. Dragon, Galaxy Quest VIII wicked, killer 7 no more heroes, Metal Gear Acid 2, Okami and most recent incarnation of Prince of Persia 3 D animation, like all the anime show or hand - the facility ready. Moreover, when today's handhelds were not as powerful as most games were in cel shading animation. Example Tony Hawk series and Legend of Zelda: Nintendo DS will be on the phantom Hourglass.
Abstract painting somehow Cel-shaded animation can be compared with. It represents all the truth but when used with sufficient skill, it's like video games and even animated movies as multimedia entertainment can make for a wonderful treat.
Japanese Manga Art Drawing Animation Comics
Posted by viechuy in Japanese Manga Art Drawing Animation Comics on Kamis, 11 Maret 2010
While the Marvel Comics shows its U.S. funds around the globe, manga is easily gaining popularity in the United States. Manga today has been enjoyed by Japanese culture for more than half a century and its popularity in Japan, covering all generations. Manga is a Japanese word for a style of comics that illustrates a technique of film with some solid action, great story lines and characters in the story that has pretty phrases. In the culture of America, sales of books are aimed at a particular age range of young people as Japanese manga is aimed at every age group, young and old.
Sleeve has his own style of art and, in particular, have a style of drawing the face, forehead, chin, nose, eyes and expressions. You read history books manga ahead of countries such as reading English. Start reading the back of the book and you read each page from right to left. Manga is a style of narrative that is also art the way it is done. Great works of art have been published using techniques of manga style and are highly valued in Japanese culture.
The differences with the Japanese-style manga comics and the U.S. is in each volume comic American, each one has its share books independently. The manga style that all follow the same plot over the life of the volumes of manga. That is why the manga books is sometimes thought of as a graphic novel. Many of the books of Japanese manga culture inside pages are illustrated in the drawings in black and white and each volume also serialized in a bound book. In Japan, manga is read or as a serialized monthly volume in progress or as a novel together in a long book in the series as a complete graphic novel. In the United States today, the comics are not very respected as art or literature. In Japan, manga is a much more respected art and literature. Since Manga is well respected in Japan, many of the series find its way into television shows and movies.
With Manga with a mean place for Japanese culture, it is easier to tell a story about what you want your readers. This makes it easy to describe complicated descriptions that matter a story. Using Manga as a tool to deliver a message as a story is really help companies realize the power of Manga. If you took all the full year of sales of American comics from the Japanese manga, manga beats out the sales of comics in just 1 hour week. This is the power of literature Manga. Manga has a range to all young and old in every way of life.
Cartoon Soccer Shows
Posted by viechuy in Cartoon Soccer Shows on Rabu, 10 Maret 2010
Cartoon Football has always been small, but not yet in the international community to promote. While many countries have produced their own cartoon football programs, only a minority of a huge international trademark.
In Japan, there are different football shows that the use of cartoon characters. Their animation has become a popular version of the only football fans. In the U.S., only a handful of football cartoon, which can be traced back to as well as to the United States there is no football, due to their large following liked basketball, football and baseball in their own sports programs. But there is a football show that the use of cartoons showing football, this is "Hurricane." Although this program did not last so long, it has become the most famous football cartoon exhibitions.
Today, people still do not show cartoons football is football. We do not know the reasons behind, but if the decision-makers to maximize the cartoons shows the potential of these species, they can benefit from much better. As the world's interest in football, many people might find it interesting that, in particular, is to look at it creates a real sense of football as a whole. There comic books can be used in a display many possibilities.
So, for soccer fans die hard, how hard, calls for football cartoon show? Creator of the cartoon may be able to hear you plead and everyone will get what they want. The Internet is a tool to create the BUZZ service. So, for those cartoons display uproar as soon as possible to take action, act now!
Naruto Episode Guide - Naruto Shippuuden 125
Posted by viechuy in Naruto Episode Guide - Naruto Shippuuden 125 on Senin, 08 Maret 2010
Naruto Shippuuden episode 125 starts with the ending clip of episode 124. Deidara detonates himself and in attempt to kill Sasuke. The blast is designed to wipe out everything in a very large radius and can be seen from a long distance. Naruto's team watches the explosion in wonder, while Sasuke's team watches in dismay, realizing that the explosion was close to their rendezvous point. In fear that Sasuke may have been killed, Karin checks for signs how his chakra. There are none. Presumably, Deidara, Sasuke, and Tobi have all been annihilated in the blast.
News gets to Akatsuki of the three deaths. There is a brief look of shock on Itachi's face when he hears the news of his brother's death. The other Akatsuki members seem divided on whether to mourn Deidara or Tobi.
Just when you think that Sasuke might really be dead, he reemerges through a summoning spell. Cut up and bruised, he managed to hide himself inside of Manda and use a transportation jutsu to avoid being blow to bits. Unfortunatly, Manda, Orochimaru's favorite pet snake, is a casualty of this move. Either way, Sasuke is badly injured and is taken to rest in the city.
It doesn't take long before Naruto and his team figure out the outcome of Sasuke's battle with Deidara and are hot on Sasuke's trail again. Meanwhile, the loyalty of Team Eagle shines through as they prove their loyalty to Sasuke. Jugo nurtures Sasuke back to help while Seigetsu and Karin argue. They might not like each other, but neither one refuses to leave Sasuke's side.
Itachi takes a moment of silence in the rain and it seems as if for a moment he is mourning Sasuke, but his senses are strong and he reasserts that Sasuke is still alive. We finally get a better look at Pein, and a new unknown Akatsuki member by his side. It appears that Sasuke killing Itachi is exactly what Akatsuki has planned all along. The last surprise twist of this episode shows Tobi alive and well, and his true identy is revealed as Madara Uchiha.Japanese Anime Cartoon
Posted by viechuy in Japanese Anime Cartoon on Jumat, 05 Maret 2010
When we, as Japanese hear the term, Japanese Anime Cartoon, we get this funny feeling. Perhaps, it is the cartoon part that is not wrapping the anime part in the right way. Since we only used the terms like Manga and Anime, perhaps the new term, Cartoon, is not something we are used to.However, there are so many factors as to why this term give us this special feelings.
I know that this is just an expression that is different, not the subject itself, but when you say Japanese Cartoon, it sounds less animated in the sense, which I have to apologize if that offend someone. On the contrary, if you say Japanese Animation, that could mean, it is created in a rich form of art. That is probably not an impression that more of Americans or Europeans are getting toward Japanese Animation Cartoons.
By definitions, the difference between Anime and Cartoon are as follows. The anime, coming from animation, points out to all the Japanese animations as oppose to Cartoon being the topical satire comics.
Therefore, there are still Cartoons out there that are also Japanese Anime, and I suppose we call them Japanese Anime Cartoons. So, I should not even make any difference in that matter, but that is just a definition. The real feeling towards those words in terminology is somewhat different from Japanese perspective.
Anime and Cartoon are two separate things. I know this sounds a little strange for some people who are not used to the cultural differences. But, the little difference like this could make a huge difference in the large picture.
I am sure there are terms in English that are so close but they are in slightly in different meanings. So for instance, if Dragon Ball is playing on Cartoon Network, it looks and sounds kind of funny. However, something like PowerPuffGirls being Cartoon is more suitable from our perspective.
Japan's anime like Inuyasha or Bleach are the great unleashed animation cartoons. This is due to the fact that they are not only good and fun to read comics, but sometimes, they can represent our Japanese culture in further degree and can be an animation after all.
I know some people in the states do not understand what I am talking about, but those of you who are getting what I mean, please keep in mind that next time you are getting pictures, images, or wallpapers of characters from galleries, Japanese seldom refer them to as Japanese Anime Cartoon. We prefer to use the term, Japanese Anime, Manga, or Animations. Think of the term Cartoon only applies to the animation made by non-Japanese creators. Well, at the end, what we call them does not really matter, but the quality of the Anime or Cartoon is what counts.
Japanese Cartoon Art
Posted by viechuy in Japanese Cartoon Art
Japanese cartoon art has been one focal point to the introduction of Japan to the whole world. We have gotten to know more about Japanese culture and how the country has risen to become what it is now. Many of this art are shown in the many animated cartoon series and movies. Video games have also shown Japanese cartoon art and just like the movies and series they have been accepted internationally. The world of animated art has seen Japan create lots of animated movies and series that have been accepted wholly by the whole world.
Most of the Japanese cartoon art is usually three and two dimensional and you will find the use of bright colors is always in constant use and help create a montage of various color use. The cartoons are able to look life like because of the use of the colors which help in creating a more realistic look at human emotion. This way we are able to tell if the cartoon is angry or annoyed, by the red cheeks and also if they are sad or sick they usually turn different colors or more pale than usual.
However the colors are not the only thing that the Japanese artist uses to denote emotion. The use of the large western like eyes is also used quite frequently and many times I have always wondered why the use of western characters, have become a big theme in most of the Japanese animated movies and series.
I guess its because the whole world looks to the west as the main super power countries and it is easier to use them as characters in the animated movies.
The Differences Between Anime and Cartoon
Posted by viechuy in The Differences Between Anime and Cartoon on Rabu, 03 Maret 2010
Cartoon is a term that once referred to fine art during the renaissance period. Somehow, though, the term's meaning evolved (or devolved, depending on how you look at it) into humorous and witty illustrations and, finally, into animated programs meant to entertain people, mostly children. For, clarity, the term 'cartoon' in this article shall be referring to the animated programs. Recently, however, a new term has been coined: Anime. And the distinction between these two has caused much confusion.
Strictly speaking though, there should be no distinction between anime and cartoon. Anime is a term used by the Japanese to refer to animated cartoons, from their own country and from others as well. Somehow, though, the world started using the term anime in reference to Japanese cartoons exclusively. Japanese animation was once called japanimation, but this term was aptly discarded when the term 'Anime' was put into use.
Some say that they see absolutely no difference between the two, even going so far as to classify both cartoons and anime as 'childish' because of the nature of how they are presented, much to the woe of anime fans. Technically, there's no official difference and they are somewhat correct. But you only have to watch a single episode of any anime series and you'll see that anime is far more than your usual slapstick comedy man-tripping-on-a-banana-peal early morning cartoons. There is a real and profound difference between the two besides their spellings: Anime is so much more than 'just a cartoon'.
Storylines/Plots
Cartoons usually have a simple and defined plot. And they're usually about the good guys fighting the bad guys. Cartoons rarely go beyond that old cliché. Most Anime series, on the other hand, are also about the same good vs. evil but the plots are rarely simple and rarely predictable. You'll find an element of politics, religion, humanity, and a score of several other abstract concepts within an anime. Whereas cartoons are just about 'evil' cats chasing 'innocent' mice or a hero defending himself and others from a very evil bully. Anime can blur the lines between good and evil so much that you'll be left wondering which side is really right. Look at the plot of Gundam, there aren't any good guys or bad guys. They're both fighting for a cause - a worthy one, and both sides are prepared to do good and evil to achieve their goals. Look at the Wave Country arc of Naruto. Zabuza, evil as he was, had evoked more sympathetic tears than any of the typical Disney antagonists. There are, however, few exceptions to the 'cartoons are simple' rule. There are cartoon series that are far advanced like X-men.
In terms of humor, anime goes beyond the slapstick comedy that cartoons offer. There won't be any corny joke about the chicken crossing the road with anime. There won't even be the quintessential banana peal. Anime humor is deep and witty. However, it is to be noted that cartoons are mostly for kids. Anime can be for an adult audience; it mostly is, actually. There are even times when anime plots are hardly suited for children.
Characters
In cartoons, there's a protagonist, an antagonist, and a damsel in distress. Their roles are well-defined and clear and the characters always act according to their roles. In anime, however, the damsel in distress may very well become the antagonist, leaving the protagonist in distress. There's no knowing what to expect in anime. Anime characters, a lot of times, are developed overtime through trials and growth, while cartoon characters remain the same from when the show started. (Of course, there are exceptions such as Spiderman.) Since there's an ongoing plot, Anime characters actually grow up and may even produce the next generation for the series. Anime fans tend to get into the characters a lot deeper because of the characters' depth and charm. Consider Naruto; viewers see him growing up from an infant to a young powerful ninja, the way he relates to people, the way he learns new techniques, and the way he evolves visually. That is one of the chief reasons for popularities of anime over plain cartoons.