Eye shapes in anime/manga is an American influence.  Inspired by the 
animation of Walt Disney whose early cartoon personalities have big 
eyes.

But come to think of it, whenever I run into a real Japanese, it's 
like they're something out of an anime when I look in their eyes.

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