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.

蟹江栄司
Eiji Kanie (蟹江栄司, Kanie Eiji; November 21, 1941-October 13, 1985) was a seiyuu born in Tokyo. He is most remembered for being the first voice of Ramenman in Kinnikuman and for playing Vrlitwhai Kridanik in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Non-anime roles: Sun Vulcan Robo - Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (TV Series)