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

Obentou Bako no Uta: Anata e no Otegami
Music video for the song Obentou Bako no Uta: Anata e no Otegami by Yoshiko Hanzaki that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It was later included on DVD with the release of her first major single after her professional debut titled "Sakura: Sotsugyou Dekinakatta Kimi e". The video was animated by Toshiaki Hanzaki.
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