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.


Ayumi became a police officer because of his admiration for Superintendent Raid from the popular cartoon "Space Police Ginga Ranger".
One day, he received a call and went to investigate a cosplay store where he met Chiaki, a cosplayer dressed in the costume of Superintendent Raid.
"This is an order from your commanding officer."
Even in the midst of an investigation, Ayumi can't help but obey the lines of his favorite character, and his body moves on its own...?
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