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.


1. Tsubaki (椿姫) [Mami Takezaki - Original Story: Alexandre Dumas]
2. Lear Ou (リア王) [Kazuko Teradate - Original Story: William Shakespeare]
3. Rashoumon (羅城門) [Iruka Bandou]
4. Shitakirisuzume (舌切り雀) [Akemi Matsuzaki]
5. Botan Dourou (牡丹灯籠) [Tomo Kazuhashi - Original Story: Sanyutei Encho]
6. Eros to Psyche (エロスとプシュケ) [Chieko Ikesumi]
These open a search for this title on each store. They’re affiliate links: AnimeSphere may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, and Bookshop.org supports local independent bookstores.
AnimeSphere only links to legitimately licensed sources. Some titles may not yet be available outside Japan — the search links above will tell you for sure.
Opens our Bookshop.org storefront (supports local independent bookstores) — search the title to pick a volume. As a Bookshop affiliate, AnimeSphere may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.