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.


The story takes place in Japan, right now, where the Coronavirus has completely changed our way of life. In the house of a young man, his childhood friend who lost his job due to the Coronavirus moves in. However, this childhood friend is a scumbag...
The story depicts the depressing feeling of not knowing how long the coronavirus will last, and the rotten relationship between the two young men.
(Source: Kodansha, translated)
Note: Published for Young Magazine's 40th anniversary project "Wagaman".
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