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.


This dark and intense drama is set in a boy's high school where Kujo becomes the official leader of a gang. Kujo must constantly defend his position by playing a dangerous rooftop game with the other boys vying for his position. This manga has also been made into a film which has shown in various festivals throughout the world.
(Source: VIZ Media)
1. Shiawase nara Te wo Tatakou (しあわせなら手をたたこう)
2. Revolver [Original story Marley Caribu] (リボルバー)
3. Natsu de Pon! (夏でポン!)
4. Suzuki-san (鈴木さん)
5. Peace (ピース)
6. Family Restaurant wa Bokura no Paradise nano sa! (ファミリーレストランは僕らのパラダイスなのさ!)
7. Damida Korya (だみだこりゃ)
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