"Japanese comic books or graphic novels," c.1984, from Jap., "cartoon, caricature," lit. "involuntary pictures." Term said to have been coined 1814 by artist Katsushika Hokusai to "convey a sense of free-flowing composition and quirky style." See anime.

Anime- n. A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art.

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We do not support anime here at manga warriors, so... begone anime fans!!!