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.

Known as "Kiibo," Kiichi Miyazawa looks like a delinquent and loves to fight. But beneath the tough exterior, he's a kind-hearted, innocent high schooler. Everything changes when he meets Mitsuhide Kuroda, a man said to be "as strong as an Ashura," who tore apart a truck in only five minutes. Determined to face Kuroda, Kiichi throws himself into brutal training—but will it be enough?!
(Source: MANGA MILLION)
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