Plural of anime; Japanese animated television shows, films, or series with distinctive artistic styles and storytelling.
From French 'animé' (animated), shortened in Japanese to 'anime' and used to describe all animation. The term specifically crystallized in Japan in the 1960s-70s as anime developed its unique visual identity.
Anime became Japan's cultural superpower, influencing billions of people worldwide, yet the word itself comes from French! It's fascinating how Japan took a French word, made it their own, and created an entirely new art form.
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