The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


A young salaryman is struggling with his "life" of long hours and little pay. Everyday is a slog. But every Monday morning he runs into Ai. Ai's a cheerful high school student who used to suffer from low self-esteem. Now the two have things to look forward to each week, even if those moments only seem to last for a few stops.
(Source: Denpa Books)
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