| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | AMV | anime music video |
| 2. | anime | Japanese animated shows or films |
| 3. | antagonist | main opposing force |
| 4. | antihero | flawed central hero |
| 5. | arc | connected story section |
| 6. | arigato | thank you |
| 7. | baka | fool or idiot |
| 8. | battle | fight scene or conflict |
| 9. | bento | boxed meal |
| 10. | binge-watch | watch many episodes at once |
| 11. | canon | official story continuity |
| 12. | catchphrase | character’s signature saying |
| 13. | chan | cute familiar name suffix |
| 14. | chibi | small, super-cute character style |
| 15. | cosplay | dressing as a fictional character |
| 16. | cyborg | part-human, part-machine character |
| 17. | dandere | shy, quiet affectionate character |
| 18. | demon | evil supernatural being |
| 19. | doujinshi | self-published fan comic |
| 20. | dub | translated voice version |
| 21. | dubbed | with translated voice acting |
| 22. | duel | one-on-one fight |
| 23. | ecchi | playfully sexual but not explicit |
| 24. | ED | ending theme sequence |
| 25. | fanservice | content added to please fans |
| 26. | figure | collectible character statue |
| 27. | filler | nonessential story material |
| 28. | flashback | scene from the past |
| 29. | gacha | randomized item draw system |
| 30. | genki | energetic and cheerful |
| 31. | ghost | spirit of a dead person |
| 32. | gomen | sorry |
| 33. | gomenasai | I am very sorry |
| 34. | harem | one lead with many admirers |
| 35. | husbando | favorite fictional husband-like character |
| 36. | idol | young pop performer |
| 37. | iie | no |
| 38. | isekai | story set in another world |
| 39. | itadakimasu | said before eating |
| 40. | josei | anime aimed at adult women |
| 41. | katana | curved Japanese sword |
| 42. | kawaii | cute in a charming way |
| 43. | kemonomimi | character with animal ears |
| 44. | kimono | traditional Japanese robe |
| 45. | kitsune | fox spirit or fox |
| 46. | kohai | junior student or colleague |
| 47. | kun | casual suffix for boys |
| 48. | kuudere | cool, calm affectionate character |
| 49. | light novel | illustrated Japanese young-adult novel |
| 50. | manga | Japanese comic books or graphic novels |
| 51. | mangaka | manga creator |
| 52. | matsuri | festival |
| 53. | mecha | giant robot genre |
| 54. | miko | shrine maiden |
| 55. | moe | adorable appeal inspiring affection |
| 56. | neko | cat; catlike character |
| 57. | ninja | stealthy Japanese warrior |
| 58. | ohayo | good morning |
| 59. | oni | demon or ogre |
| 60. | onigiri | rice ball snack |
| 61. | OP | opening theme sequence |
| 62. | otaku | person deeply obsessed with anime |
| 63. | OVA | original video animation release |
| 64. | pirate | sea robber or adventurer |
| 65. | power-up | sudden increase in strength |
| 66. | prince | male royal character |
| 67. | princess | female royal character |
| 68. | protagonist | main character |
| 69. | ramen | noodle soup dish |
| 70. | recap | summary of earlier events |
| 71. | rival | main competitive opponent |
| 72. | ronin | masterless samurai |
| 73. | sama | very respectful name suffix |
| 74. | samurai | traditional Japanese warrior |
| 75. | san | polite general name suffix |
| 76. | seinen | anime aimed at adult men |
| 77. | senpai | older mentor or admired upperclassman |
| 78. | sensei | teacher, master, or respected expert |
| 79. | shojo | anime aimed at teen girls |
| 80. | shonen | anime aimed at teen boys |
| 81. | subbed | with translated subtitles |
| 82. | sugoi | amazing or incredible |
| 83. | sushi | vinegared rice dish |
| 84. | timeskip | jump forward in time |
| 85. | torii | traditional shrine gate |
| 86. | tournament | structured competition arc |
| 87. | transfer student | new student joining a school |
| 88. | transformation | dramatic change of form |
| 89. | tsundere | cold outside, warm inside character |
| 90. | vampire | blood-drinking undead being |
| 91. | villain | main evil character |
| 92. | visual novel | story-driven interactive game |
| 93. | voice actor | performer of character voices |
| 94. | waifu | favorite fictional wife-like character |
| 95. | witch | magic-using woman |
| 96. | yandere | loving character with violent obsession |
| 97. | yaoi | male-male romance genre |
| 98. | yokai | supernatural creature or spirit |
| 99. | yukata | light summer kimono |
| 100. | yuri | female-female romance genre |