Anime vs. Cartoons: Which is Better?

If you find yourself debating with your friends about if anime or cartoons are better, pay attention, as you're about to learn the differences between anime and cartoons:

Anime:

• made mainly in Japan
• visually distinct features for characters
• "limited animation" for movement
• centers mostly on life issues; may contain sex and violence
• lasts between 22-25 minutes per episode (though movies are longer)

Cartoons (especially the American-made cartoons):

• made in America
• facial features not relative to the rest of the body
• made to make people laugh
• varies from 5 minutes to an hour

Well, if anyone decides to bring up the debate about Korra or the Last Airbender being anime, that's another topic for another time.

Source: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Anime_vs_Cartoon