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.


At my high school, everyone fears Haimiya-senpai. With her sharp piercings, striking grey wolf-cut, and that brutally honest Kansai dialect, she has a reputation for being downright terrifying. Yet, for some mysterious reason...this intimidating upperclassman is kind and gentle only to me! The curtain rises upon this heart-fluttering romantic comedy about a terrifying-yet-sweet senpai!
(Source: Manga UP!)
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