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.

Ran is the young empress of the North Empire. In order to protect her empire, she must assassinate the Orhan, the new emperor of the West Empire. Ran plans to ensnare Orhan in a honey trap by guising a beautiful assassin as tribute of good will. It is revealed, however, that the emperor is not interested in any other woman but Ran herself. Rude and arrogant like a savage, the emperor dares to claim the heart of the noble empress. Left without a choice, Ran decides to hide her identity and sends herself as tribute to the emperor. Can the empress win the emperor's trust? Will the empress be able to assassinate the emperor?
(Source: Pocket Comics)
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