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Anime and American Cartoons isn't quite apples and oranges all the time by any means, but yea there are differences.
It's the way their respective industries/audiences developed that creates a huge impact on how it's thought of or consumed.
People will say that Naruto is heads and shoulders above american cartoons in terms of depth, and maturity.
If that's the case why is it's consumer base in japan based on grade schoolers. With few exceptions amongst mainstream youth in Japan; Anime still is generally seen as for kids or for hardcore nerds cause they don't offer mainstream audiences what they want.
Mai Hime, heres an example or Rahxephon. These are more mature than say Naruto and one piece but they are only consumed by hardcore fans, like how star trek is done today in the states.
Gotta be careful when we say anime is SOOOOOOOO much more "mature" then american cartoons, that's kinda subjective. Just cause naruto has a linear plot and blood and sexual innuendo make it more "mature" then say Batman the Animated Series.
On Disney, yea Disney isn't bad, it heralded innovation. However I agree that the Princess and the Frog seems essentially the same old stuff from disney. It breaks no new mold, Disney is a big part of the institution of Animation=kids stuff. It looks like it will only appeal to little girls/kids and parents who are looking for "safe, wholesome children/family entertainment" (BLEH!)
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