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.

前原圭一
Keiichi is the son of a famous and extremely wealthy artist and has recently moved to Hinamizawa after an array of unfortunate events in his hometown. His charismatic, lively attitude and talented tongue allow him to quickly fit in the town and make new friends and also win some club activities. Though he can be somewhat shy and is easily spooked at times. ~! In the first couple arcs, paranoia drives him to murder his friends and others, but in the other arcs, he gains inner strength and faith in his friends, enou…

When They Cry

When They Cry Kai

Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU

When They Cry Rei

Higurashi: When They Cry - SOTSU

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-hen

Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair

Ura☆Higu

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting Arc