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.

Uichiro, a junior high boy, has a secret that he cannot tell his childhood friend Tama-chan. He has been dressing up as a girl for her sake because of her phobia of men. A thrilling and agonizing romantic comedy about a coming-of-age boy who continues to cross-dress for the girl he loves!
(Source: Ultra Jump, translated)
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