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

The series was adapted into an anime series last year, and this 23rd volume serves as the last in the manga version. —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026

One of the biggest references for this film is the anime Afro Samurai. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026

Many K-pop fans were introduced to the genre through anime or through dance games at local arcades, before going online to discover more, Han told CNN. —Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026

Gulechha says the two ambassadors were chosen to reflect the current shape of Indian anime fandom. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 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)