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.


1) Akaneiro Showtime
Akane Nonomura is a 1st year student in high school with a loud voice, body, and dreams. One day, Akane cried while reading a line from a script she accidentally received with an invitation from Kazuma to join the drama club. Now, she takes the stage as the lead in the play...!
2) Dengeki! Otome-ism
Amagi Shuri is the strongest girl in class because her father runs a dojo. She can't control this strength and someday found herself in a RPG-game with her classmate, the cold Nishina Kei...!
3) Ten wo Tsunaide
4) ACT!
A different version from the first story "Akaneiro Showtime"
(Source: Manga Abyss)
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