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What does binge mean?
To watch a large number of episodes — or a whole series — back to back in a short span, a common way fans consume anime on streaming platforms.
"I'm going to binge the whole season this weekend."
Origin
English 'binge', excessive indulgence; popularised by streaming-era 'binge-watching'.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to binge an anime?
To binge means to watch a large number of episodes, or even a whole series, back to back in one short stretch rather than one episode at a time.
Where does the term binge come from?
'Binge' originally meant excessive indulgence, and the sense of watching many episodes at once was popularised in the streaming era through the phrase 'binge-watching'.
Is bingeing anime a common way to watch?
Yes — with streaming platforms making entire seasons available at once, bingeing has become a very common way fans catch up on or enjoy a series.
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