anime

noun

an·​i·​me ˈa-nə-ˌmā  ˈä-nē- 

: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes

Examples of anime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the past decade, Prime Video has expanded its offering from drama and film into sports and anime. —Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026

Some of Crunchyroll’s anime properties, including Solo Leveling, are based on Korean webtoons and other IP. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 June 2026

The company is building a broader entertainment ecosystem spanning fashion, beauty, anime, film, television, live experiences and consumer products, all aimed at introducing Japanese cultural creativity to worldwide audiences. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 June 2026

After losing Saint Pepsi to trademark law, DeRobertis and future funk took diverging paths—the former towards nu-disco and synthpop, the latter towards a new artistic disposition made up of anime girls and neon colors. —Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, animation, short for animēshiyon, from English

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anime

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

anime

noun

an·​i·​me ˈan-ə-ˌmā  ˈä-nē- 

: a style of animation originating in Japan that has stark colorful graphics, action-filled plots, and often fantastic or futuristic themes

Etymology

from Japanese, literally, "animation," short for animēshiyon (from English)