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.


Collection of shoujo-ai oneshots found in Yuri Hime and Yuri Shimai.
1. Akai Kasa, Shiroi Kasa (あかいかさ、しろいかさ, Red Umbrella, White Umbrella)
About two friends and their ideas about femininity.
2. Nuigurumi no Harawata (ぬいぐるみのはらわた, Stuffed Animals' Insides)
A girl sees a friend (who also happens to be her crush) changing herself to attract the attention of a boy.
3. Michikusa (みちくさ, Weeds on the Wayside)
4. Tiger Lily (ヤイガーリリー)
5. Shortcut (ショートカット)
6. Koorizatou no Kakera (氷砂糖の欠片, Splinters of Rock Candy)
7. Natsu no Mayu (夏の繭)
About a girl who admires her friend. Also deals with coming-of-age issues a bit.
8. Sandal (サンダル)
A girl has crush on her best friend.
9. Kanojo no Tonari (彼女の隣り, Next to Her)
The main character fixates on her boyfriend's ex.
10. Otome Cake (乙女ケーキ)
Two girls share a "wedding cake."
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