I just think the cartoon thing is getting popular BECAUSE of anime. I mean, when I was in 6th grade, anime was like crap. "What's that?" "Oh wow! Your drawings look like Barbie!!" or my ultimate favorite...." Um....your drawings are good, but they have big eyes and are really tall and....they kinda look slutty" But, now....it's like, "Oh cool! That chick you're drawing is from Sailormoon!" (When it's not). So, now...anime is more recognized and that's why the cartoon industry is getting popular. I just heard that Disney just recently licensed Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away). That anime is from Studio Ghibbi/Hayao Miyazaki, the same as Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke). Can you guys believe that? Disney.
