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For a long time now,I've heard complaints about Hollywood movies that take inspiration from anime. Now,I don't have a problem with Hollywood doing this but I've often heard about anime fans complaining that because a certain Hollywood film or cartoon resembles a certain anime that automatically means that that property has been plagiarized.
Now,just because Hollywood does something similar to an anime doesn't mean that they stole the idea from it. They might have taken some inspiration from the anime,but that's it. These baseless complaints make other anime fans look petty. Especially if they like Hollywood fare too. The people who throw the plagiarism charge around recklessly ought to have proof of what they're saying and not throw it around willy-nilly.

If they have proof of what they're saying,then they should state it and not make reckless charges without evidence. I like anime but I also like American fare as well and I'm probably not alone. If there's proof of plagiarism from either side,I'd like to hear it. But,I'm not going to make any sort of complaint without proof. For example,if you have proof that "The Hunger Games" is stolen from "Battle Royale,"get your evidence out there,but don't make such a serious charge without evidence. In fact,you might end up sued yourself if you can't back up your claims.
Just because a Hollywood movie or cartoon or an American novel or comic book might resemble a Japanese anime or manga doesn't mean the person stole it or plagiarized it. They may have taken some inspiration from it,but that's about it. If you have proof of plagiarism,than say it,but only if there's proof. If not,then don't complain. Then,it might be you that's sued,for slander.