The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


THE IDOLM@STER
The Idol Master
9 entries in this franchise · chronological
The arduous struggle of the 13 girls from Talent Production 765 who dream of one day becoming idols in the competitive Japanese entertainment industry.
Synopsis from Anime News Network
The Idolm@ster: Live for You!
OVA·1 ep
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