The Oxford English Dictionary Adds 'Isekai', 'Fan Service' and 'Tokusatsu', More Japanese Words

Isekai , noun: "A Japanese genre of science or fantasy fiction featuring a protagonist who is transported to or reincarnated in a different, strange, or unfamiliar world. Also: an anime, manga, video game, etc., in this genre. Frequently as a modifier." The Oxford English Dictionary, the definitive record of the English language, officially recognized the popular loan-word interpretation of 'isekai' in its March 2024 batch of new additions announced today. The update included other Japanese concepts, such as omotenashi and kintsugi , as well as several Japanese food items like okonomiyaki and onigiri . Fan service , with specific reference to anime and manga, tokusatsu and mangaka were also added. Fans of other countries' cultures can rejoice, as well, since the latest tri-monthly update throws in just as many Australian concepts, such as speccy , chicken salt and Aussieness itself, along with eight Bible-related terms. RELATED: The A-Z of Winter 2024 Anime on Crunchyroll, From Anniversary to Zeppelin Crunchyroll is your one-stop streaming shop for isekai anime, including heavy-hitters Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- , The Rising of the Shield Hero and Overlord , not to mention forthcoming sequels to Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation , That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and KONOSUBA -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! . Source: The Guardian , OED

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