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.

三毛縞斑
aka Mama, Mikejimama, Giant-san
Units: MaM, Double Face Circles: Kaori, SHIN A man who can flexibly rush to people's aid no matter the task, be it festivals or a revitalization project. Cheerful and bold, he closes the distance between himself and others, no matter who they may be. With a gentle, light singing voice, his performances are daring, but mindful of others. He calls himself "Mama" in an effort to project the accepting, maternal nature of mothers. He makes an effort to act very motherly to those around him, and he often requests for e…
“in an effort to project the accepting, maternal nature of mothers. He makes an effort to act very motherly to those around him, and he often requests for everyone to refer to him as “Mama”