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.


Kiri Ito has been working for three years.
Full of negative energy, with an unfulfilling job, a sexually harrasing boss, and an unfaithful boyfriend.
Just as the office lady was reaching the end of her rope, she receives a letter...
At 25 years old, it is time for a new reckoning on life.
(Source: Big Comic Bros, translated)
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