The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
Did you know…
Loading…
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.

テイルモン
aka Gatomon
Tailmon appears similar to a white Egyptian kitten, with enormous yellow and red gloves and black claws. In the dub, she speaks in a soft, drawling voice. The Japanese version, however, has her in a much older voice to reflect her maturity as a Adult level Digimon. As Plotmon, she acts more youthful like many of the Child level Digimon. Her name, "Gatomon," comes from "gato", which means "cat" in Spanish, Greek, and Portuguese. Tailmon first appeared in Digimon Adventure as a malicious Digimon working for Vamdemo…