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 bunch of thugs holding a demonic invocation have kidnapped Kiom to use as their sacrificial offering. Just as she’s about to be attacked, though, the wall before her crumbles, giving way to a tall, glowing figure. The newcomer is more handsome than anyone could dream of, so pretty-faced that he seems angelic, in fact. Kiom is relieved to be rescued, but the guy seems to have mistaken her for someone else. He calls her by a strange name, and pulls out a…sword?! Will Kiom get out of this alive?
(Source: Lezhin US)
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