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

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Anime is largely seasonal, with new releases in the anime industry typically starting roughly alongside the beginning of a season. —Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025

Webtoon Entertainment has been growing a slate of anime adaptations and currently has 20 in development, including one for Omniscient Reader with Aniplex and Crunchyroll. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 June 2025

Speaking of celebrities, there’s even an Otaku Hottie anime journey hosted by Megan Thee Stallion in Los Angeles. —Brande Victorian, Essence, 18 June 2025

Toho operates production and distribution of its anime entertainment through TOHO Animation (including the renowned My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen). —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 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)