Main Entry:

an·i·me

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-nə-ˌmā, ˈä-nē-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Japanese, animation, short for animēshiyon, from English

Date:

1988

: 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