Some common misconceptions people have about anime are:
All anime is for kids: While there are many anime shows and movies geared towards children, there are also plenty of anime targeted towards teenagers and adults with complex themes, mature content, and deep storytelling.
All anime is violent or graphic: While some anime series do contain violence and graphic content, there are also many family-friendly and light-hearted anime that focus on comedy, romance, or adventure without excessive violence.
Anime is only for otaku or nerds: Anime has a diverse fan base that includes people of all ages and backgrounds. Enjoying anime does not define someone as a certain type of person.
Anime is all the same: Anime covers a wide range of genres and styles, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and more. There is a diverse selection of anime available for everyone's tastes.
Anime is just cartoons: While anime is a form of animation, it is a distinct style of animation that originated in Japan and has its own cultural significance and storytelling techniques that differentiate it from Western cartoons.