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.


It has been six months since his beloved wife suddenly passed away. Manabu Shiratori, 45, who must now do most of the housework, is still struggling to lead a "normal" daily life. He wonders if he will ever be able to move on. While Manabu is still harboring these vague fears, something completely unexpected happens!
This is the start of a slapstick "life of the lost" story, in which the "lives of those who are left behind" are examined!
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