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.


"I'll never show anyone my paintings to anyone again." That's what the girl decided. But then, by chance, she is assigned the task of painting the backdrop for the class play. This is a vivid coming-of-age story from the talented creator of Akanesasu Zakuro no Miyako.
(Source: Harta Alternative, translated)
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