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I know that this is a funny question but: what defines anime?  Im just curious.  I went to fanimecon last year with my bf and didnt know much about it.  I enjoyed lots of different parts.  This year we hope to attend and I would like to dress up.  I am a costume designer and would like to make some neat costume to wear.  (I am making his first....hopefully I will have time!)  I really like Cowboy bebop but dont wnat to make any of those....I saw a viedo game costume I really like and am going to make anyway...but is tat just goin to get lots of wired looks and questions....I really dont care if it does casue Im makin it anyway...just wanted a defination.  Thanks!