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.

Cha In-Woo, who is timid and has no presence, becomes partners with Kwak Ha-Jun, who looks exactly like his favorite student, among his new friends. While Cha In-Woo is excited to become friends with Kwak Ha-Jun while doing homework together given by his teacher, he suddenly gets caught up in a mean bet by Kwak Ha-Jun...
A fresh and bashful romantic comedy between two high school students!
(Source: Ridibooks, translated)
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