Animation &; Comics), "Animation = Animation+Comics", that is, the collective name of animation and comics, refers to the collection of animation and comics. Combining the first word of these two words into one is not a technical term. It is also often called "cartoon" in Taiwan Province province.

The word "anime" was first used in formal occasions. It was the first time that Chinese mainland Animation Information Monthly "Animation Times" was published, from 65438 to 0998 to 65438 to 065438. This word was later spread by You Man magazine and became popular in Chinese mainland because of its generality.

The emergence of the word "animation" is mainly due to the close relationship between Japanese animation and comic industry. Therefore, in the process of Japanese animation and comics spreading in China, the magazine Animation Times, which integrates Japanese animation and comics consultation, appeared.

Therefore, "anime" was originally used by Japanese anime lovers to refer to Japanese comics and cartoons. However, with the development of animation industry in China, there are more and more occasions to mention animation in China.