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.
From Viz: Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao’s life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings! **Official Japanese:** [Mechacomic](https://mechacomic.jp/books/221103), [Nico Seiga](https://manga.nicovideo.jp/comic/44741), [Piccoma](https://piccoma.com/web/product/14933?etype=episode), [Shogakukan](https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/volume/48505), [Shogakukan Comic](https://shogakukan-comic.jp/book-series?cd=48505), [Sunday Webry](https://www.sunday-webry.com/episode/3269754496551508016) **Official Translations:** [English](https://www.viz.com/manga-books/mao/section/114044/more), Korean ([Kakao Page](https://page.kakao.com/content/55989188), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=5615464))
Synopsis & details from MangaUpdates
AnimeSphere only links to legitimately licensed sources. Some titles may not yet be available outside Japan — the search links above will tell you for sure.
Some links above are affiliate links — AnimeSphere may earn a small commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you.