Ernest Schaal wrote:

> I admit that some anime is good, especially Hayao Miyazaki, but most of it
> is childish stuff that only an otaku or a Morning Musume fan could enjoy.

Then it is you who underestimate the range or storytelling quality of anime,
and possibly manga, not appreciating both as valid alternatives to costly and
time consuming live action film here in Japan. And live action shows and film
in Japan are not much better on average.