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.


"Cheers to you tonight!"
Miko Jinno is an elegant young lady, whose serious attitude may appear intimidating to other people. Recently, however, she has become addicted to standing bars and their potato salad, sea cucumbers, yakitori, fried chicken.... This is the story of a young lady who doesn't fit in with the typical atmosphere of a standing bar, but discovering the best food and friends there!
(Source: Comic Days, translated)
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