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

Now, the majority of the viewership of anime content on YouTube comes from outside Japan. —Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026

Read, Game Shows remain a vital line of revenue, with Sony broadening development channels for anime and game show IP. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026

The convention’s celebrity guest include a variety of actors including classic Cartoon Network shows from the 1990s and early 2000s, the cast of Resident Evil, and English anime voice talent. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Its popularity also bolstered viewing of the anime version of the show, which launched on Japan’s Fuji TV in 1999 and is now carried by Netflix. —Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Apr. 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
• 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)