Terms starting with A
アホ毛
Ahoge
Ahoge is a strand or tuft of hair that sticks up from a character's head, used in anime and manga to suggest cheerfulness, silliness or a distinctive personality, and sometimes to show emotion.
秋葉原
Akihabara
Akihabara is a district of Tokyo famous for electronics shops, anime and manga stores, arcades and themed cafes, and it is a major destination for fans of otaku culture.
アニメ
Anime
Anime is the term for animation made in Japan, or in the Japanese style, covering television series, films and shorts for audiences of every age and with stories in almost every genre.
アニメフィギュア
Anime figure
An anime figure is a collectable statue or model of an anime, manga or game character, usually made of plastic or PVC, displayed on shelves and ranging from small and simple to large and detailed.
アニメグッズ
Anime merchandise
Anime merchandise is the range of products based on anime, manga and games, such as figures, clothing, stationery, posters and accessories, sold in shops, online and at conventions.
画集
Art book
An art book is a published collection of artwork from an anime, manga or game, containing character designs, concept sketches, backgrounds and illustrations, often with commentary from the artists.