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

Last month, Popeyes revealed its first-ever anime collaboration. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

Wander Ameyoko Market to Akihabara To experience Tokyo’s multipotential character from street level, Yoda recommends following the Yamanote Line train tracks from Ueno’s Ameyoko Market to the electronics and anime center of Akihabara. —Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026

The former's post-apocalyptic cities were nicely sun-scorched and detailed, while the latter's gaudy anime pirates popped with vibrancy. —Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026

There, fans participate in cosplay, where people dress up as their favorite anime, cartoon, video game or other media characters. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 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)