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.


Otome Kito, a new college student, had vague dreams of “wanting to try something new.” Just then, a sleek, eye-catching car zooms past her, a crimson-red roadster! The driver is Yae Zensan, a car-lover. After being swept up by Yae's passionate appeal, Otome ended up purchasing a pure white Copen! With her new convertible, an exciting, vibrant college life is about to begin!
(Source: Yanmaga, translated)
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