GENRE Archive

SCI-FI ANIME

Sci-Fi story usually takes place in the future and revolves around technology effectively changing everyday’s life. It’s fiction based upon imagined development of science, which might …

SCHOOL LIFE ANIME

The story of school life type of anime/manga focuses on school-age characters, going through school’s ups and downs. Although the happenings related to school are usually …

ROMANCE ANIME

Genre, in which main plot revolves around character’s relationships, or engagements. Popular themes include the characters making decisions based on a newly-found romantic attraction, which might …

PSYCHOLOGICAL ANIME

This genre provides complicated stories centered on the mental condition of the main character. His/Their behavior might suggest struggle with mental problems, although it doesn’t have …

MYSTERY ANIME

The term is often used as a synonym of detective fiction. In that case, the main plot usually revolves around a detective , who solves a …

MECHA ANIME

Term derived from the Japanese abbrevation “meka” for the English word “mechanical“. In Japanese, “mecha” is used to describe all mechanical objects, including cars, computers and …

MILITARY ANIME

Military science fiction is a subgenre of science fiction in which the principal characters are members of a military service and an armed conflict is taking …

MARTIAL ARTS ANIME

Sub-genre of the action type of the anime/manga. It’s characterized by extensive fighting scenes employing various types of martial arts and numerous Asian weapons. Donasi Dengan …

MATURE ANIME

anime series where the word “adult” doesn’t necessarily mean “mature”, rather simply that the series is completely inappropriate for kids. However, as hilariously extreme as Mnemosyne …

YAOI ANIME

An acronym standing for YAma nashi, Ochi nashi, Imi nashi – No Climax, no point, no meaning. It’s used to describe manga/anime focusing on male relationships, …

YURI ANIME

The word “yuri” literally means “lily”, which is relatively common Japanese feminine name. In the anime/manga context it’s used to describe stories involving love between women. …

TRAGEDY ANIME

A story, in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow. Bad events, that happen to him, might be a consequence of …

SUPERNATURAL ANIME

The term supernatural refers to entities, events or powers regarded as beyond nature, which lack a clear, scientific explanation. Stories tagged with “supernatural” label often include …

SPORTS ANIME

A genre focusing on professional or amateur athletes, trainers, or coaches. It’s main goal is to present them during the training, competitions and other related activities. …

SLICE OF LIFE ANIME

A phrase used to describe a category of stories portraying a “cut-out” sequence of events in a character’s life. In most cases, a plot focuses on …

SPACE ANIME

Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in outer space, generally involving conflict between opponents …