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

Whereas anime such as Gundam Wing or the Witch from Mercury are set in their own separate alternate timelines. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Other big anime news out of Netflix’s presence at the convention included a new trailer for Bass X Machina, a Western-style limited series from Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry (Causeway). — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

The manga and popular anime series follow adolescent ninja Naruto, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja. — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Joseph Joseph may work full-time as a senior project manager, but the 33-year-old’s true passions are all things comics, cartoons and anime. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

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)