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.

Breaking! Award-winning superstar actress bullies newcomer idol!
Chu Yan: We hardly even know each other.
Yuan Qiuyu: I'm looking forward to working with Chu Yan sensei.
(OMG I'm up close to my goddess. She's gorgeous! She's amazing! *screams*)
Shocking! Famed actress hooks up with rising star as romantic sparks fly?
Chu Yan: No I didn't, it's not like that…
Yuan Qiuyu: No comment, I'm busy.
(Busy dreaming up fanfics)
Breaking! The well-known celebrity couple is having relationship issues?
Chu Yan: ……
Yuan Qiuyu: LOL
(Source: Kuaikan, translated)
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