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.


A collection of selected chapters from Kanako Inuki's other works:
1. Birthday Present (バースデイ・プレゼント) from Present
2. Lolita (ロリータ) from Bukita-kun
3. Sasori Ningyo (サソリ人形) from Sasori Onee-sama
4. Koiwazurai (恋患い) from Kaiki Shinsatsushitsu
5. Yami ni Kakureta Koufuku (闇にかくれた幸福) from Kanaerareta Negai
6. Warau Mon ni wa Tomo Kitaru (笑う門には友きたる) from Fushigi no Tatari-chan
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