Cartoons are dynamic. Anime is static.

i am so offended by this image

anime. is. literally. epic. and. the. best.
Reason:
They have awesome animation and drawing style, cute or nice characters, which are likeable/loveable, beautiful waifus and husbandos, great story-lines, and a pinch of sadness...

Do regular shows have those things? No, not really. (Actually, some do, BUT-)

Pixar movies have all of those things. Added with the fact that it's kid friendly and hilarious!