anime
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/
Japanese Origin
Entertainment
Original Word
アニメ
Katakana (anime)
Entered English
1980s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "anime"
From Japanese 'anime' (アニメ), a shortening of 'animēshon' (animation, from English). Refers specifically to Japanese animated productions, which gained a massive global following from the 1990s onward.
Example Usage
"Studio Ghibli produces some of the most beloved anime films."