anime

noun an·i·me \ ˈa-nə-ˌmā , ˈä-nē- \

|Updated on: 2 Aug 2018

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

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Recent Examples of anime from the Web

Characters in this game are younger, with a more pronounced anime style.

— aurich lawson, Ars Technica, "Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection," 29 May 2018
Florida SuperCon is for fans of comics, cosplay, anime, and video games.

— mike stocker, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Video: Florida Supercon fans show off their stunning costumes," 14 July 2018
In addition to the comic book that ran from 1940 to 1951, Captain Future got a limited anime series in the late 1970s.

— chris ciaccia, Fox News, "IBM is sending a futuristic AI robot into space," 27 June 2018
Reboots include animated series Daria, reality shows The Real World and Made, and anime series Aeon Flux.

— sarah gray, Fortune, "MTV's New Studio Will Launch Reboots of 'Daria,' 'Made,' and 'Real World'," 21 June 2018
Due to its combination of bloody horror, action, character drama, and politics, the show has been responsible for getting a lot of people hooked on anime (or lured them back).

— michael moore, The Verge, "Eight new anime shows to check out this summer," 29 June 2018
Fire-breathing dragons, Wonder Woman, anime, snakes and Jedi are part of the weekend entertainment along with salsa dance, art and fairy tales.

— april orcutt, latimes.com, "Calendar for July 6-8: Pageant of the Masters, outdoor 'Last Jedi' and 'Wonder Woman' screenings, more," 24 June 2018
The 15-year-old Santa Fe high School shooting victim lived for art and music and anime and animals.

— robert downen, Houston Chronicle, "'She was so full of light': Santa Fe victim Angelique Ramirez laid to rest," 26 May 2018
Pagourtzis and his friends liked anime and heavy metal music, Rachele said.

— william wan, Washington Post, "Alleged school killer Dimitrios Pagourtzis had a fondness for trench coats and a growing darkness," 18 May 2018

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