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What does eyecatch mean?
A brief illustrated or animated bumper shown just before and after a commercial break in a TV anime, often featuring characters in a fun pose. Fans collect and screenshot memorable ones.
"This show's eyecatches are little gags in their own right."
Origin
Wasei-eigo アイキャッチ (aikyacchi), 'eye catch'.
Frequently asked questions
What is an eyecatch in anime?
It's a brief illustrated or animated bumper shown just before and after a commercial break, often featuring characters in a fun pose.
Where does the word eyecatch come from?
It's wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English), アイキャッチ (aikyacchi), meaning 'eye catch'.
Do fans pay attention to eyecatches?
Yes — memorable eyecatches are often screenshotted and collected, and some function as little gags in their own right.
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