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.

Kisaragi Arisu has wanted to be an idol for a long time. When she blew her last chance, a guy ran into her and dropped his watch. She tries to find him, but finds herself in Channel W director's office instead. The director told her he needed a girl to do a report on his show. She readily took the job, thinking that this was a debut she was looking for. Will this be her big break?
(Source: MangaArt)
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