How do you explain to someone who doesn't watch anime that "anime is not cartoons"?

Every time I tell friends who don't watch anime that I enjoy it, their first reaction is always, "You still watch cartoons?" 😤<br><br>I want to find a good way to explain the difference between anime and "cartoons." I've tried:<br>- Telling them it's "Japanese animation" → They say, "It's still cartoons."<br>- Saying there are many deep stories → They say, "Give me a break."<br>- Showing them directly → Most effective, but not everyone is willing to watch.<br><br>Do you guys have any better methods? Or is there actually no need to explain?