anime

[an-uh-mey]

noun

Graphic Arts.

1. a genre of film and television animation created in or influenced by the traditional style of Japanese 2D animation and characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, fantastic settings, and mature themes.

animé

¹

/ ˈænɪˌmeɪ, -mɪ /

noun

1. any of various resins, esp that obtained from the tropical American leguminous tree Hymenaea courbaril

animé

²

/ ˈænɪˌmeɪ /

adjective

1. music the French word for animato

anime

³

/ ˈænɪˌmeɪ /

noun

1. a type of Japanese animated film with themes and styles similar to manga comics

Word History and Origins

Origin of anime¹

First recorded in 1985–90; from Japanese, borrowing of English animation ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of anime¹

French: of uncertain origin

Origin of anime²

C20: from Japanese

Example Sentences

The lead voice actor in global box office smash Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle says he's been "blown away" by the anime film's success.

From BBC

Curious about ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’? Here is everything you need to know about the popular anime franchise and the latest movie.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest video plays the theme song from the anime series “Pokemon” — “Gotta catch ‘em all,” the chorus says — over clips of agents detaining people.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps the most interesting factor in the success of “Infinity Castle” is that it is the most successful theatrical anime opening in 26 years, following “Pokémon: The First Movie” in 1999.

From Salon

It’s the latest evidence of anime’s growing global clout.

From Los Angeles Times