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.


Yingtao Xiaowanzi: Qihuan Biji
Maruko, who has jumped out of her everyday life, travels on a mysterious adventure in a new world of fantasy. (Source: Sakura Production)
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2 entries in this franchise · chronological
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Chibi Maruko-chan
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Native title
樱桃小丸子:奇幻笔记
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