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

In and out of the convention center, fans of comic books, movies, cosplay, anime and every other imaginable kind of pop culture entertainment gathered together to celebrate their fandoms on Friday. —Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025

In fact accordingly to Fun Fact Co, seven Ghibli films are among the 15 highest grossing anime films of all time. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The pair will work together to attract global entertainment companies searching for production solutions for their anime and 3D CGI projects. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The anime and manga juggernaut that is One Piece is currently on the longest hiatus the anime has ever had, but the show is returning to Japanese TV – and streaming services like Crunchyroll – very soon. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025

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)