The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.

Taro is handsome, his gestures are cunning, and he's just so cute. I want to protect him...! But keeping a pet isn't "right," is it? "Taro, come live with me." A clumsy office lady who's obsessed with what's right and a good-for-nothing kept man live together in this strange romantic comedy.
(Source: Shogakukan, translated)
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