Anime

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What Is Ecchi Anime?

Ecchi is an informal anime and manga label for suggestive humor, innuendo, or fan service. Learn how it differs from audience categories and explicit adult animation, what kinds of content...

What Is Ecchi Anime?

Ecchi is an informal anime and manga label for suggestive humor, innuendo, or fan service. Learn how it differs from audience categories and explicit adult animation, what kinds of content...

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What Is Horror Anime?

Horror anime uses suspense, unease, supernatural threats, psychological tension, folklore, or creature scares to frighten viewers. Explore its major styles, how Japanese folklore can shape a story, and how to...

What Is Horror Anime?

Horror anime uses suspense, unease, supernatural threats, psychological tension, folklore, or creature scares to frighten viewers. Explore its major styles, how Japanese folklore can shape a story, and how to...

Original adult woman reflecting in a cafe at twilight

What Is Josei Anime?

Josei anime is associated with manga published for adult women, yet its stories range from romance and workplace drama to comedy, music, and fantasy. Learn what the label means, how...

What Is Josei Anime?

Josei anime is associated with manga published for adult women, yet its stories range from romance and workplace drama to comedy, music, and fantasy. Learn what the label means, how...

Original shōjo-inspired student in a blossom-filled school garden

What Is Shojo Anime?

Shōjo anime is associated with manga published for a young female readership, but it spans romance, fantasy, comedy, sports, mystery, and more. Learn what the label means, how its visual...

What Is Shojo Anime?

Shōjo anime is associated with manga published for a young female readership, but it spans romance, fantasy, comedy, sports, mystery, and more. Learn what the label means, how its visual...

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What Is Shonen Anime?

Shōnen anime is linked to manga published for a young male readership, but it is not a single genre or an audience restriction. Learn what the label means, which storytelling...

What Is Shonen Anime?

Shōnen anime is linked to manga published for a young male readership, but it is not a single genre or an audience restriction. Learn what the label means, which storytelling...

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What ā€œFillerā€ Means in an Anime Series

Learn what anime filler means, why long-running manga adaptations use it, and how filler differs from recaps, mixed episodes, and original anime.

What ā€œFillerā€ Means in an Anime Series

Learn what anime filler means, why long-running manga adaptations use it, and how filler differs from recaps, mixed episodes, and original anime.