15th CenturyThese Historical anime are set in the 15th century. | ||
16th CenturyThese Historical anime are set in the 16th century. | ||
17th CenturyThese Historical anime are set in the 17th century. | ||
18th CenturyThese Historical anime are set in the 18th century. | ||
19th CenturyThese Historical anime take place in the 19th century. | ||
ActionAction is about conflict. Whether with guns, blades, fists, or mysterious powers, these anime feature characters in combat - either to protect themselves or the things or people they value, or simply as a way of life. | ||
Adult CouplesThese anime feature romantic or sexual relationships between two adults. | ||
AdventureIn these anime, characters embark on a journey to explore the world or to search for something. These wanderers travel to many places and meet new people, often encountering hardships along the way, or discovering strengths and weaknesses about themselves that are revealed throughout the adventure. | ||
Afterlife | ||
Age GapThese anime showcase a relationship where the characters are in two different age groups, based on societal norms. While not always the case, these characters sometimes must overcome challenges or societal stigma associated with the Age Gap. | ||
Ancient ChinaThese anime take place in China during ancient or imperial times, or are set in a world similar to ancient China. Some works may be influenced or inspired by famous Chinese novels such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" or "Journey to the West", Chinese mythology, or historical figures from Chinese history. Common themes involve the happenings within the imperial court, waging war and forging political alliances, dynastic politics, and palace intrigue. Ancient China is a common setting for Wuxia titles. | ||
AngelsWinged, haloed angels from heaven are the focus of these anime. | ||
ApocalypseIn these anime, an apocalypse has just occurred, threatening the world with extinction. Mankind might be under attack from Zombies, Insects, or Monsters. Or, the apocalypse may have been triggered by a Pandemic, a Natural Disaster, or another cause. Unlike Post-apocalyptic anime where society struggles to rebuild, characters in these anime focus on Survival, or on understanding and containing the disaster. | ||
AssassinsAssassins specialize in killing targeted individuals. These anime showcase assassins in training or on the job, whether they're a part of an organized group or work as freelancers. | ||
Based on a Light NovelThese anime are based on a Light Novel. | ||
Based on a MangaThese anime are based on a manga. | ||
Based on a Web NovelThese titles are based on a Web Novel. Web Novels are novels published online by websites such as Shousetsuka ni Narou. | ||
Based on a WebtoonThese anime are based on a Webtoon. | ||
BLBL (short for Boys' Love) is a genre that depicts homosexual relationships between men. BL is the predominant term in Japan. In the West, the term Shounen-ai categorizes romantic stories that focus on emotional aspects of relationships, while Yaoi categorizes more of the sexual aspects such as Smut or explicit content. | ||
BlackmailBlackmail is forcible coercion, convincing someone to do something they'd rather not by threatening to reveal something privileged or secret, or some other form of harm. These anime typically focus on a single instance of blackmail that is central to a story, delving into how and why the situation comes about or its eventual effects on both the blackmailer and the victim. | ||
BodyguardsThese anime feature bodyguards: personnel hired or appointed to protect a specific person or group of people. | ||
CheatsCharacters in these anime have gained a way to cheat the system through fantastical means, whether the cheat breaks the rules of a game world, the real world, or an isekai fantasy world. Examples include: a game-based levelling system that appears to only them in the real world; finding or being given a game-breaking item; or acquiring an ability to level up faster than usual, or to instantly access new skills. Special, overpowered abilities aren’t considered cheats if they are game-sanctioned - for those anime, see Overpowered Main Characters. | ||
Chinese AnimationThese anime usually have original Chinese dialogue and/or were first released in China. This type of animation is referred to as Donghua. For Chinese manga, see Manhua. | ||
ConspiracyThese anime feature an organization of two or more people executing an unlawful or harmful secret plan. Conspiracies can be anything from large-scale government coverups to several people conspiring to make someone else's life miserable. | ||
Contemporary FantasyContemporary Fantasy is a subgenre of Fantasy that takes place in the present day. In these stories, Magic or magical creatures might exist in the real world, but the general populace is unaware of their existence or misunderstands their true nature. Anime that take place in an urban setting are also considered to be Urban Fantasies. |