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.


This delinquent is stupid cute!
High schooler Tanaka-kun believes that scary girls are actually cute. Thus, sitting next to the delinquent Mizuno-san he strives to get closer to her. However, in addition to having a scary expression, she's the subject of many rumors and feared by her classmates!!
Although getting the cold shoulder at first, Tanaka's feverish offensive opens Mizuno's heart up bit by bit. But Tanaka's plan to help her fit in with their classmates during the school festival is threatened when disaster strikes!
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
More details loading…
These open a search for this title on each store. They’re affiliate links: AnimeSphere may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, and Bookshop.org supports local independent bookstores.
AnimeSphere only links to legitimately licensed sources. Some titles may not yet be available outside Japan — the search links above will tell you for sure.
Opens our Bookshop.org storefront (supports local independent bookstores) — search the title to pick a volume. As a Bookshop affiliate, AnimeSphere may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.