A scene or illustration used to begin and end a commercial break in a Japanese TV program, similar to how bumpers into/out of commercial breaks are used in the United States.
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the visual in anime that comes before and after an advertising break; it visually summarizes the show`s nature and features the main characters
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A visual in anime that precedes and follows an advertising break. The eyecatch visually summarizes the show's nature and most often features the main characters, sometimes drawn in super deformed style (see SUPER DEFORM).
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a quick animation sequence shown in the middle of practically every single anime episode to signify the beginning and ending of a commercial break. The eyecatch is different with each anime but it usually includes the anime's logo.
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21412
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