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Psychological

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Explores the psychological states of characters, often involving complex narratives. 'Death Note', 'Paranoia Agent', and 'Psycho-Pass' are examples of this genre.

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Isekai

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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'.

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Shojo

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Targets young female audience, focuses on personal relationships and romance. Examples are 'Sailor Moon', 'Fruits Basket', and 'Nana'.

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Josei

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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'.

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Kodomomuke

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Anime intended for children, often educational or moral in nature. Examples include 'Doraemon', 'Anpanman', and 'Pokémon'.

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Sports

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Centers on athletic competition and sport-related challenges, emphasizing personal growth and teamwork. 'Haikyuu!!', 'Kuroko's Basketball', and 'Yuri!!! on Ice' are examples.

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Yuri

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Centers on romantic relationships between female characters. Works like 'Citrus', 'Bloom Into You', and 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' are prime examples.

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Seinen

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Caters to adult men, featuring more sophisticated storytelling and complex themes. Examples include 'Berserk', 'Ghost in the Shell', and 'Tokyo Ghoul'.

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Slice of Life

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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'.

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Mecha

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Features robots or mechanical suits, often in a Sci-Fi setting. Well-known series are 'Mobile Suit Gundam', 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', and 'Code Geass'.

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Yaoi

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Features romantic or sexual relationships between male characters, intended for a female audience. Notable examples are 'Junjou Romantica', 'Gravitation', and 'Love Stage!!'.

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Horror

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Designed to scare or unsettle viewers, incorporating supernatural or psychological horror elements. 'Another', 'Tokyo Ghoul', and 'Higurashi When They Cry' serve as examples.

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Ecchi

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Contains mild sexual humor, innuendo, and fan service. Series like 'High School DxD', 'Monster Musume', and 'Prison School' are examples.

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Shonen

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A genre aimed at young teen males with themes of adventure, action, and camaraderie. Examples include 'Naruto', 'Dragon Ball Z', and 'One Piece'.

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Harem

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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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