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.

白鳥のジュン
By 1970's Japanese standards, Jun is a "modern gal," strong willed and independent. She's the Team's technical expert, specializing in explosives and computer hacking. Jun has a crush on Ken, but also seems attracted to Joe (this is more obvious in Gatchaman II). She considers the other members of the team to be her family--especially Jinpei, who she found as an infant and adopted. Cover Occupation: Runs a bar/disco/coffee shop called the "Snack Jun." Sometimes works as a "go-go dancer" at her bar or other nightclu…