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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Relatives: Georgie Saikawa (older sister) Riko Saikawa is Kanna's friend and classmate in elementary school. A running gag involves her becoming overwhelmingly flushed with bliss every time she and Kanna make physical contact, along with her shiny forehead. At first glance, Riko seems bossy and mean, but over time, she seems nicer as shown with Kanna, and very polite around people like Kobayashi, although she originally mistook Kobayashi for Kanna's mother. She has a crush on Kanna and enjoys being around her. Wh…

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)