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.


A collection of stories. Contains the original oneshot, Umwelt.
1. Garuḍa (ガルーダ)
2. Wani (鰐)
3. Uo (魚)
4. Oni, Raishuu (鬼、来襲)
5. Tsuchinoko (ツチノコ)
6. Dankon Darasco (ダンコンダラスコ)
7. Yokkata ne Ameotoko (よかったね雨男)
8. Masayoshi to Baachan (マサヨシとバアちゃん)
9. Moon Child (ムーン・チャイルド)
10. Umwelt (ウムヴェルト)
A genetically engineered girl escapes from her home and the doctor that created her must pursue her with the help of military personnel.
(Source: Batoto, edited)
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