The Windwaker reveal did cause an unrivaled shitstorm. To my regret, I waited several years before giving it a chance and I was blown away by the game(minus the shards section) and it's my favorite Zelda style overall. That being said, I love both the 2011 and 2014 look. I feel there is more personality to the 2014 look.
Let's be real about sales. There were many factors, but the superficial drivel that comes from many people concerning graphics and raw power, I'm sure that WW was negatively impacted by it's look.
Also all anime is a cartoon, but not all cartoons are anime. Anime is a genre of cartoon.







