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

After buzzing past $100M global last weekend, the anime has now reached $139M global (including Japan where Toho releases). —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025

The report also tracks the revenue growth of anime studios, the industry’s engine. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025

The studio’s anime ambitions are part of a broader IP strategy that has seen SPIP develop a robust business model centered on both original content and strategic remakes. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025

The anime community is well-represented too; fans in Chainsaw Man, Dan Da Dan, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia costumes can be seen sauntering down the halls, snapping selfies together. —Nikki Birch, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025

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
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

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)