: 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
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But anime has done more than just influence design and fashion.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Dragon Ball FighterZ There have been a lot of Dragon Ball fighting games, including the excellent Budokai Tenkaichi titles, but few capture the essence of anime like Dragon Ball FighterZ.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Another programming room includes board games, video game systems and a kitchenette, providing meeting space for clubs focused on creative writing, anime and other topics.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
For the fans of anime and everything animated, new episodes of the anime SAKAMOTO DAYS roll out week by week.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Dragon Ball FighterZ There have been a lot of Dragon Ball fighting games, including the excellent Budokai Tenkaichi titles, but few capture the essence of anime like Dragon Ball FighterZ.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Another programming room includes board games, video game systems and a kitchenette, providing meeting space for clubs focused on creative writing, anime and other topics.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
For the fans of anime and everything animated, new episodes of the anime SAKAMOTO DAYS roll out week by week.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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