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raws
What does raws mean?
Original-language manga scans or anime video without translation, downloaded by fans who read ahead or scanlate.
"The raws leaked early so the timeline is full of spoilers."
Origin
Plural of anime-fandom 'raw', from English 'raw' (unprocessed).
Frequently asked questions
What are raws in anime and manga?
They are the original-language scans or video without any translation, downloaded by fans who read ahead or work on scanlations.
Why do fans use raws?
Fans use raws to read or watch new chapters and episodes before official translations are available, or to translate them themselves.
Where does the word raws come from?
It is the plural of the fandom term 'raw', from the English word 'raw' meaning unprocessed.
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