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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Website | Twitter Introduction Masayoshi Ooishi is a Japanese vocalist, lyricist, composer, arranger and guitarist. He is currently a lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Sound Schedule, which is a three-piece J-pop/rock/jazz band. He is also a part of the duo OxT (Ooishi x Tom-H@ck), with Oshima Tomohiro. Biography Since making his major debut as a vocalist and guitarist for the band Sound Schedule in 2001, he has left numerous works as a musician. His outstanding voice, which has revealed itself to be capable of touching the hearts of many, worldwide, and while having his performance e…