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Anime Glossary

Brush up on your Anime lingo with this quick glossary of terms and definitions.
Mecha
A definition for the term "mecha", a Japanese word that has been adopted to indicate a certain genre of anime and manga.
Seiyuu
A definition for "seiyuu", a Japanese term for voice actors.
Tankobon
A definition for tankobon, a Japanese term used to describe certain types of books.
Manhwa
A definition of manhwa, a Korean form of comics.
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Cosplay
A definition for cosplay, a term used when discussing anime and its fans.
Doujinshi
Brush up on your Anime lingo with this quick glossary of terms and definitions.
Fan Art
Brush up on your Anime lingo with this quick glossary of terms and definitions.
Fan Fic
Brush up on your Anime lingo with this quick glossary of terms and definitions.
Fan Sub
Definition of fan sub, a term used when modifying anime shows.
Hentai
A definition of hentai, an adult-only form of anime.
Japanimation
A definition of Japanimation, a term used when discussing Japanese animation.
Manga
A definition for manga, a book form of anime.
Otaku
A definition for otaku, a term used when discussing anime and its fans.

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