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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
A valuable record of postwar manga history, this autobiographical work by Fujiko Fujio A. This grand tale based on the true story of one of post-war manga's legends, depicts the meeting of two boys; the protagonist, Michio Maga (Fujiko A. Fujio), and Shigeru Saino (Fujiko F. Fujio) and their journey of growth as they pursue their shared dream of becoming manga artists. This masterpiece of Japanese manga is not just a valuable first person account, but also meticulously portrays the joys and struggles of youth.
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