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.


Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi
Based on the manga Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple · via Wikidata
KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple
3 entries in this franchise · chronological
Shirahama Kenichi is an average student who has earned the nickname "Weak Legs" from always getting bullied. One day he meets a cute girl named Furinji Miu, who helps him build the courage to begin training at a mysterious dojo where she lives. Here Kenichi faces intense training from masters of many different martial arts styles as he attempts to become stronger.
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Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple: The Attack of Darkness
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