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.


Akubi wo Suru ni wa Wake ga Aru
Japan, 2093. A rural town that used to be the most prestigious town in the world has long since sunk 30 meters under the ocean's surface. The story is a tale of a girl who takes part in freediving (diving without the aid of equipment to breathe), and the emotional growth she experiences. (Source: Anime News Network)
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