anime

an·i·me | \ ˈa-nə-ˌmā

, ˈä-nē-

Definition of anime

: 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 No doubt about it – over the past four years, BrazCon has emerged as a mecca for Houston-area teens and tweens who love anime, science fiction and fantasy. — Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle, "Cosplay fans show their skills at BrazCon 2020 Teen Comic Convention," 15 Feb. 2020 Cosplaying is a form of performance art where fans dress up as their favorite characters from TV, movies, comics, anime, or video games. — Amanda Mitchell, Allure, "How One Black Cosplayer Is Using Custom Wigs to Make the Scene More Inclusive," 3 Feb. 2020 Game On Expo Arizona’s largest gaming convention is coming back in August with G.A.M.E. — gaming, anime, music and esports. — Kimi Robinson, azcentral, "Comics, anime, cosplay: Nerd out at these geek conventions in metro Phoenix in 2020," 24 Jan. 2020 The sheer diversity of references—Japanese anime, Hollywood classics, Tang-dynasty poetry—was dizzying, and the sardonic delivery, laced with anger, cynicism, and wit, embodied the exuberant swagger of the movement. — Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, "Hong Kong’s Protest Movement and the Fight for the City’s Soul," 9 Dec. 2019 Cosplay and roam the convention where the best in comics, anime, video gaming, contests and sci-fi gather for the weekend. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Halloween Legends & Lore, Ghoulees in the Coulees and more to do around Wisconsin this weekend," 25 Oct. 2019 The anime, which first aired in 1995 and was followed up by a harrowing and controversial film in 1997, has been nearly impossible to acquire in most countries for years. — Julie Muncy, WIRED, "Neon Genesis Evangelion Is Remarkably Relevant in 2019," 2 July 2019 There were a variety of filters, including ones for anime, superheroes, and even Harry Potter characters. — Gianluca Russo, Teen Vogue, "The Best Memes of 2020 (So Far)," 25 Mar. 2020 The adorable products pretty much sold out in less than an hour on that fateful late-February day, leaving beauty-loving fans of the 1990s anime series wishing on a Star Seed for a quick restock (and leaving the Colourpop tweeting promises of one). — Marci Robin, Allure, "Colourpop's Sold-Out Sailor Moon Collaboration Is Coming to Ulta," 13 Mar. 2020

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