The English word transliterates a Japanese term. The etymology is generally traced to an abbreviation of the Japanese transliteration of the English word animation (shortened, as many foreign words appear in Japanese). Some non-Japanese fans claim the word comes from the French animé (animated) or les dessins animés (animated drawings.) Occasionally in English the word is seen written as animé, with an acute accent on the final e to let one know that it is pronounced, but this follows no standard transliteration scheme for Japanese.

Mamoru Oshii gained notoriety and worldwide popularity through his two Ghost in the Shell movies. He also created Dallos, and was a former member of Headgear involved in creation of the Patlabor series. Considered a genius by Stanley Kubrick himself, he has directed a number of anime projects and live action films including Avalon in 2001. His film Innocence: Ghost in the Shell (Inosensu: Kokaku Kidotai) was selected to compete at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.


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