Anime Without Giant Alien Eyes?

What exactly is anime?  What makes anime from Japan different from the animation from the US?  Why can't we call American cartoons anime as well?  Does it really have to do with their giant alien eyes?  Damn straight it does!  I just don't see how is it possible for an anime to be considered an anime without them giant sparkling round eyes.  It's just a significant trademark of anime after all so an anime without those signature eyes is not an anime at all.  This is why I cannot stand to watch animes like One Piece because they lack the eyes.  It's just not my style of preference.  I like 'em big giant eyes and I cannot lie.

Moe, moe, moe~


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