A lot of people gave their interpretation of "What IS Animation?", whether they spoke about it or visualized it. We all have our own way to experience animation.
But no one can sum it up better than Tatsuya Egawa's character "Kintaro Oe" (From Golden Boy).
So, when ever you feel that you're down, whenever you feel your animation is not going anywhere, or that you're not good enough, Just think of "What IS Animation?!" by our animated friend Kintaro Oe, and I'm sure you'll find some extra will power!
I hope that now you understand that Animation IS unique! :-) And nothing compares to it!!!
Enjoy Animating!