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.


Once upon a time in the city of Kobe, there was a girl and a boy. Both lived under abusive households, and the two swore an oath to be together until death. However, they are quickly separated, seemingly forever. That is, until a chance encounter reunites them three years later...
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