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Types of Anime Genres

Action
Action

Action Adventure Harem Comedy Magic Romance Ecchi Fantasy School Zero no Tsukaima Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière is a self-absorbed mage in a world of wands, cloaks, and royalty.

Comedy/Slice-of-Life
Comedy/Slice-of-Life

In an alternate universe to the original Clannad anime, Okazaki Tomoya is dating Sakagami Tomoyo in the 24th and final episode of Clannad. When Tomoyo is elected Student Council President, her dream to save the school's cherry blossom trees from being cut down begins to come to fruition.

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Drama/Tragedy
Drama/Tragedy

Drama anime tends to connect the viewers to the experiences of the characters. This results in viewers feeling what the characters are going through. Whether it's a tickle of emotion or a barrage of feelings, the goal of these series is to touch our hearts. In anime, one of the greatest signs that the drama effectively worked is if it was able to make you cry.

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History
History

Your first mental image of anime might be a spiky-haired magician or a sci-fi robot, but the genre contains multitudes. From drama, action, and romance to historical fiction, horror, comedy, and more—there’s an anime to match any taste.

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Mecha/Military
Mecha/Military

There are tons of genres and themes in anime. ... A Complete List of Anime Genres With Explanations. ... mecha is often seen alongside the military, ...

Psychological
Psychological

Since Psychological/Horror are my favourite genre in anime/manga, that above is what I conclude about it. Usually, the psychological genre implies more than what it aims at, and you would have to pay attention and too, read between the lines. It also aims at the 15+ audience, because really, it could get REAL complicated, if you don't allow ...

Romance
Romance

Most of the time, shoujo anime works hand-in-hand with the romance and comedy genre, particularly with the former. The protagonist is traditionally female and the narrative focuses on romance as well as personal growth. The world in these shows are often very idealized.

Supernatural/Magic
Supernatural/Magic

The fantasy genre in anime primarily deals with fantasy worlds and surreal events and locations. Most of the time, the setting is in a magical world where the characters start an adventure. Sometimes they get sent there from the real world.

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