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Psychological
Explores the psychological states of characters, often involving complex narratives. 'Death Note', 'Paranoia Agent', and 'Psycho-Pass' are examples of this genre.
Isekai
Revolve around a character being transported to or reborn in a parallel world or fantasy realm. Examples: 'Sword Art Online', 'Re:Zero', and 'No Game No Life'.
Shojo
Targets young female audience, focuses on personal relationships and romance. Examples are 'Sailor Moon', 'Fruits Basket', and 'Nana'.
Josei
A genre for adult women, dealing with romantic or slice-of-life stories that are often more realistic. Examples: 'Honey and Clover', 'Nodame Cantabile', and 'Paradise Kiss'.
Kodomomuke
Anime intended for children, often educational or moral in nature. Examples include 'Doraemon', 'Anpanman', and 'Pokémon'.
Sports
Centers on athletic competition and sport-related challenges, emphasizing personal growth and teamwork. 'Haikyuu!!', 'Kuroko's Basketball', and 'Yuri!!! on Ice' are examples.
Yuri
Centers on romantic relationships between female characters. Works like 'Citrus', 'Bloom Into You', and 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' are prime examples.
Seinen
Caters to adult men, featuring more sophisticated storytelling and complex themes. Examples include 'Berserk', 'Ghost in the Shell', and 'Tokyo Ghoul'.
Slice of Life
Depicts daily experiences in a realistic way, focusing on interpersonal relationships and personal growth. Examples: 'March Comes in Like a Lion', 'My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected', and 'Clannad'.
Mecha
Features robots or mechanical suits, often in a Sci-Fi setting. Well-known series are 'Mobile Suit Gundam', 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', and 'Code Geass'.
Yaoi
Features romantic or sexual relationships between male characters, intended for a female audience. Notable examples are 'Junjou Romantica', 'Gravitation', and 'Love Stage!!'.
Horror
Designed to scare or unsettle viewers, incorporating supernatural or psychological horror elements. 'Another', 'Tokyo Ghoul', and 'Higurashi When They Cry' serve as examples.
Ecchi
Contains mild sexual humor, innuendo, and fan service. Series like 'High School DxD', 'Monster Musume', and 'Prison School' are examples.
Shonen
A genre aimed at young teen males with themes of adventure, action, and camaraderie. Examples include 'Naruto', 'Dragon Ball Z', and 'One Piece'.
Harem
A genre where a single character is surrounded by multiple characters of the opposite sex, often in romantic or comedic scenarios. Examples: 'Love Hina', 'The World God Only Knows', and 'To Love-Ru'.
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