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.
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New to anime?Tap a term for a plain-English meaning:Shounen—Action-driven anime aimed at teenage boys, usually big on friendship, fights, and growing stronger.Shoujo—Anime aimed at teenage girls, usually centered on romance, feelings, and relationships.Seinen—Anime made for adult men, leaning into more mature themes, heavier violence, or complex stories.Isekai—A story where the hero is transported to, or reborn in, a different world — often a game-like fantasy one.OVA—An Original Video Animation — a special episode released straight to video or streaming instead of airing on TV.Cour—One broadcast quarter of a show — roughly 11 to 13 episodes; a two-cour series runs about six months.

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