The Surprising History of the Term “Anime“

Anime is a word that is definitely part of the Zeitgeist, and seems so self-evident as to what it is. But the actual history and usage of the term is far more complicated that meets the eye. In this video I discuss where exactly does the term comes from, the language convergence that created it, and some other fun terms that have been used over the years to refer to Japanese animation. Consider supporting the channel on Patreon: And as always, if you like what you see, subscribe for more! Special thanks to GilLiesHere from Gil for doing his best AniTuber impression for me at the start. 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - 01 English (-we came in?) 01:37 - 02 Japanese (日本語上手ですね！) 07:00 - 03 French (Oui Oui, Poo Poo) 09:08 - 04 Latin (Cam on Ingerland) 10:05 - 05 English (Isn’t this where-) 12:28 - 00 Conclusion (Change the world, my final message) Sources: ’Anime’s