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 animé¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of animé¹

French: of uncertain origin

Origin of animé²

C20: from Japanese

Example Sentences

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

“Demon Slayer’s” popularity correlates to anime’s growing footprint in mainstream pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Amber Pegler has been captivated by the “Demon Slayer” anime franchise since first reading the manga years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Her character is also featured in the “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” anime series.

From Los Angeles Times