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.


A vampire, a snow woman, a demon child and wolf siblings. Their unusual but normal lives take place in a place far away from humans. To live and to love someone. A series of short stories that sincerely depict the momentary brilliance of these people who live in a time of eternity.
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
A collection of short stories by Akira Shouno:
1. Yuukai (ゆうかい)
2. Oni no Ahare (鬼のあはれ)
3. Tonari ni (となりに)
4. Koibito yo (恋人よ)
5. Kakeochi (駆け落ち)
6. Yumeyume (ゆめゆめ)
7-8. Mozu no Su (モズの巣)
9. Yori Ai Home (寄り合いホーム)
10. Good Night Field (グッド・ナイト・フィールド)
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