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.


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Katsuren Omorosoushi
A short PR historical animation produced by Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The short tells the story of Amawari, the 10th Ryukyuan Lord (Aji) of Katsuren Castle. He was a prominent historical figure of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which predated annexation by the Japanese empire. (Source: Anime News Network)
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