Anime Anime anime is to japan as disney is to americans. not just for children, most people think of anime as cartoons with large eyes, funny and colorful hair, and a particular fashion style. to the Japanese, anime is any type of animation. ©2017 MAKINGFRIENDS.COM, INC. Cosplay or “kosupure” play in Japan was originally a Japanese term for dressing up like an anime, a video game character, a movie character, pop or rock star. The term or word is now more widely used in the United States as the activity has become popular, particularly at conventions. The word comes from the joining of two English words “costume” and “play”. Cosplay I am an anime superhero. try this own anime superhero design your color it 8