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.

Ruan Tao wanted to make a name for herself in the entertainment world, but she was blocked by her stepmother right at the start. Her stepmother is a superstar actress well-known in the scene, so Ruan Tao can only play nice while trying to find a way around her wicked stepmother!
Finally, Ruan Tao gets a chance to participate in a reality dating show, along with her stepmother. But aren't these shows supposed to be about young people finding romance with each other? Why is her stepmother holding her hand and being all overprotective all of a sudden?
(Source: Bilibili, translated)
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