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I see what your trying to say but i dont see it. I have been watching anime since the mid 80's and the gradually change in the appearance of the character is very obvious given the times but the trend you speak of i dont see. Certain genres of anime certain have their own style since they are soliciting to different age groups. Now im not sure genre of anime you tend to watch. But there are plenty of animes where all the characters look very much like adults. With the exception of some character that fulfill the moe or loli sections. Those you can find anywhere but there is reason for their presence and usually it has to do with the overall theme of the series in question. All i can suggest is trying to stay away from shounen or shoujo and maybe jousei if thats what your watching. Try changing up your genres a bit and see if you are still noticing the trend you speak off. But as of right now i would have to disagree with your assessment.