{"id":18214,"date":"2022-09-23T22:51:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T22:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=18214"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:51:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T11:51:29","slug":"anime-genres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/anime-genres\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Popular Anime Genres & Subgenres To Know [Plus, Must-Sees]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s explore anime genres and subgenres!\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

Anime fans unite!<\/p>\n

How many anime genres do you know?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an anime buff, you probably know that there are more than 40 anime genres and subgenres!<\/p>\n

This number may surprise you if you are new to anime, but hey, it\u2019s time you discovered how rich and versatile this style is!<\/p>\n

Every anime genre has a specific tone and story, which means that there is a show for everyone regardless of their age and preferences.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we take a look at the 10 most popular anime genres and subgenres to get you started. We\u2019ll highlight their key characteristics and recommend must-see shows every anime enthusiast should know.<\/p>\n

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What Is Anime?<\/h2>\n

Anime is a style of Japanese animation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Japan, anime refers to all animation that originates in the country.<\/p>\n

In the Western world, though, anime describes a specific type of Japanese cartoon<\/strong> with colorful, vibrant backgrounds, doe-eyed and energetic characters with specific face shapes<\/a> and interesting hairstyles<\/a>, usually filled with fantastical elements.<\/p>\n

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Anime is known for striking art! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n

Anime refers to a style and not a genre as many tend to think. So, the fact that there are so many anime genres and subgenres makes perfect sense.<\/p>\n

Most anime genres feature fantastical stories, but the plot, the overall tone and the way the characters are portrayed vary depending on the genre.<\/p>\n

Read on for examples!<\/p>\n

In most cases, anime takes a long time to make. A lot of work goes into writing a storyline<\/a>, storyboarding<\/a>, voicing the characters and animating protagonists and backgrounds. Sometimes, anime can take a few years to complete depending on how complex the story and the characters are!<\/p>\n

Anime Vs. Manga<\/h3>\n

By the way, don\u2019t confuse anime for manga and vice versa!<\/p>\n

Manga are Japanese comic books and graphic novels, while anime are cartoons, TV shows and movies!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anime can be based on manga, but that\u2019s not always the case!<\/p>\n

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How We Made The List Of Popular Anime Genres?<\/h2>\n

Anime plots can get pretty intense, so we focused mainly on:<\/p>\n

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  • PG and PG-13 anime that the whole family can enjoy<\/li>\n
  • Anime with large following<\/li>\n
  • Anime that influenced other art and pop-culture references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We will first discuss anime genres depending on the demographic they\u2019re targeting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Then, we\u2019ll delve into some of the most popular anime subgenres of all time that can belong to either of the four categories.<\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n

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    4 Popular Anime Genres<\/h2>\n

    1. Shoujo<\/h3>\n

    Key characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Girl characters<\/li>\n
    • Protagonists often have a dandere personality<\/li>\n
    • Shoujo is often combined with romance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Popular shoujo anime shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Sailor Moon<\/li>\n
      • Love, Be Loved, Leave, Be Left<\/li>\n
      • From Me To You<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Shoujo is an anime genre targeted at young girls<\/strong>. But that\u2019s not to say that boys can\u2019t enjoy it just as much!<\/p>\n

        Most protagonists in shoujo shows are usually high-school girls. They\u2019re often portrayed as having a dandere personality, meaning they\u2019re shy introverts and timid, like Yuna from Love, Be Loved, Leave, Be Left<\/em> who finds it hard to make new friends.<\/p>\n

        Many shoujo shows combine romance and fantasy<\/strong>, but that doesn\u2019t mean that romantic plots prevail.<\/p>\n

        Sailor Moon<\/em>, one of the most popular anime shows of all time, is magic.<\/p>\n

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        Happy birthday to the Pretty Guardian who fights for love and for justice, Sailor Moon! ? ? pic.twitter.com\/clkyumk4xA<\/a><\/p>\n

        \u2014 Sailor Moon (@Sailor_Moon_NA) June 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

        The show revolves around Usagi Tsukino, a middle-schooler who happens to possess powers so strong that she can fight off all kinds of bad guys attacking Earth.<\/p>\n

        2. Shounen Anime<\/h3>\n

        Key characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Action<\/li>\n
        • Adventure<\/li>\n
        • Young male lead character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Popular shounen anime shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Naruto: Shipp\u00fbden<\/li>\n
          • Dragon Ball Z<\/li>\n
          • Attack On Titan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Shounen is a Japanese word that translates to \u201cboy\u201d or \u201cyouth.\u201d<\/p>\n

            What shoujo is to girls, shounen is to boys.<\/p>\n

            This anime genre is the most popular of all!<\/p>\n

            The reason?<\/p>\n

            Shounen anime follows the life of a young male protagonist who tries to become the best at something despite life\u2019s hardships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            Its target audience<\/strong> is mostly teenage boys under the age of 15<\/strong> who are hooked on watching such plots develop!<\/p>\n

            Remember how Naruto<\/a>, an orphan, tries his best to become the best ninja in his village?<\/p>\n

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            Naruto is one of the most popular anime shows of all time!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n

            Needless to say, the fans of the shounen genre aren\u2019t young boys only. Girls and adults, too, enjoy following the inspiring plots and watching fantastic art! For instance, Attack On Titan<\/em> is a huge hit among adult audiences, so no matter your age and gender, we encourage you to explore the shounen genre as you\u2019re guaranteed to have fun watching it!<\/p>\n

            3. Josei<\/h3>\n

            Key characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Target audience is adult girls<\/li>\n
            • Dark and realistic topics<\/li>\n
            • Relatable storylines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Popular josei anime shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Nana<\/li>\n
              • Chihayafuru<\/li>\n
              • Honey And Clover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Josei anime is marketed for girls in their late teens or early adulthood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                The shows are known for realistically<\/strong> depicting characters and their development. This means that the stories are often dark, but sadness and difficult times are sadly a part of everyone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

                For instance, Nana<\/em><\/a> introduces you to two roommates with completely opposite characters. The show lets you see how they navigate life\u2019s challenges, such as panic attacks, partner\u2019s drug addiction, etc.<\/p>\n