English-language dictionaries define anime as "the Japanese style of motion-picture animation".
Both hand-drawn and computer-animated anime exist. It is used in television series, films, video, video games, commercials, and internet-based releases, and represents most, if not all, genres of fiction.
Distributors can release anime via television broadcasts, directly to video, or theatrically, as well as online.
Trademarks of anime include: Large eyes, exaggerated facial expressions, and certain body features are increased in proportion. (Wikipedia)
