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.

1. Bara to Hakuchou (バラと白鳥) 2. Eri no Mado (エリの窓) 3. Akai Keshi (赤いけし) 4. Tsuki to Venice to Shiroi Bara (月とベニスと白いバラ) 5. Chibi no Poru-kun (チビのポルくん) 6. Kujaku Ishi (くじゃく石) 7. Nireyashiki (にれ屋敷)
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