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.


On, a boy from New York, discovers he is a descendant of a tengu. According to their traditions, upon reaching 14 years of age, he must spend a year of seclusion in Japan with his older brother, Motoi Izuna. Tengu aren’t particularly powerful; they live a simple life working in the fields and enjoy cooking, which only disappoints On. But his interest is piqued after discovering his brother has wings! Will On also develop tengu powers?!
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