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 boy named Tanaka (Sanbanchi Kawa) left his hometown of Aomori to become an apprentice of the master artist, Tetsuya Chiba! There were days full of surprise and excitement beyond his imagination! The wonderful world of "manga" is passionately depicted by the former Chiba Pro assistant, Sanbanchi Kawa, based on his real-life experiences!
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