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.


In early summer, 2nd year of high school, Koguma's mom suddenly leaves, leaving only a note that says "Bye." She is alone, having no parents, no friends, no hobbies. She silently reflects, "I don't have anything." But a chance encounter results in her buying a Honda Super Cub with a disturbing history, and a new life suddenly blossoms open.
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