The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.

I was sent into the world of a popular rom-com manga, and into the body of the male lead's best friend. Now I have the chance to make my dream come true: to make Sei-chan, the losing girl of the manga, happy!
"I can give you all the happiness you deserve, so please go out with me."
"Wait a minute! Are you serious?"
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
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