No, animation and anime are not the same thing.
Animation refers to the broad category of creating moving images through a sequence of frames, which can encompass various styles and techniques, including 2D animation, 3D animation, stop-motion, and more.
Anime, on the other hand, is a specific style of animation that originated in Japan and is characterized by its distinct artistic and cultural influences. Anime covers a wide range of genres and themes, and it can be produced in both 2D and 3D formats. While all anime is a form of animation, not all animation is considered anime. The term “anime” is often used to refer specifically to Japanese animated works or those heavily influenced by Japanese animation styles.
