United States or Japan: Who's animation is better?

[Augen]

zorg1000 said:

Augen said:
I think Japan does a better job in diversity of animation. I just do not see many American animation that go for older audiences. Due to varying cultures animation has this "for children" stigma in the states. I am not saying that certain animation has not had that great for all ages feel, but I would be stunned to see a rated R or even PG-13 animated film form an American studio anytime soon.

Simpsons, Family Guy, King of the Hill, Archer, American Dad, Stripperella, Auqa Teen Hunger Force, Space Ghost Coast to Coast are cartoon shows targeted at adults. Im sure im missing alot.

I was thinking major films.  

Fair point, interesting all of those are comedy (least I think so) shows so no action or dramatic series for adults.  So Americans will accept adult animation (to a degree, I find most people that watch those mentioned are under 40) but in this self aware comedic sense.

So, mildly clarifying what I meant (or moving goal posts if you disagree) If I saw an american studio do a "Ghost in a Shell" or a "Cowboy Bebop" equivalent that would surprise me.