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.

Q: Who is Fang Jipan?
Father General: He’s my prodigal son. sob sob
Emperor: Every time he opens his mouth, my head hurts; every time he comes close, I want to run away
Prince: He’s the sole cause of my misery, and the reason I'm always being berated.
Fang Jipan: Hi guys! Did you miss me?
Father General, Lord, Prince: We have to go now!
(Source: Bilibili Comics)
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