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.

Rather than bow to the inevitable, Risa and Atsushi join forces to pursue their true objects of affection. But will their budding friendship become something more complex?
(Source: VIZ Media)
Note:
- Includes the one-shot "Hoshi ni Nattemo Aishiteru"
- Includes the one-shot "Bokura no Ibasho".
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