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. Suki ni Natte wa Ikenai Hito
Hasegawa is a girl who loves swimming and gain entry into an elite school on the recommendation of a teacher, the day of the entrance ceremony she sneaks to the pool and meets a boy who suddenly kisses her... a month later she discovers that the mysterious boy is her new trainer.
2. Hatsukoi Ryuuseigun
He didn't treat her as a woman but then, at the school camp night, something will happen...
3. Ore dake no Nakimushi-chan (My Sweet crybaby)
The girl I like is perfect! But I'm the only one who can see her face...that's so cute...!
4. 25-ji no Cinderella
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