so you're o neflix (or your streaming service of choice), and see all these strange sounding genres. Fear not, for I am here to help
ACTION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY, DRAMA, HORROR, THRILLER, SCI-FI
same as here in the west. self explanatory
ISEKAI
"transported to another world" this could happen through a
magic spell,
getting trapped in a video game
getting reincarnated in one form or another.
titles with this tagline usually feature a ridiculously powerful protagonist who never loses.
go figure...
SLICE OF LIFE
Just average everyday life. Not always as boring as it sounds
FANTASY
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. Magic is oftentimes a component of this genre, and various mystical elements serve as the building blocks of the story
CYBERPUNK
This type of anime is a subgenre of sci-fi. It usually displays a future where society has become more ingrained with technology at the expense of social order. The setting is typically a dystopian future where technology may be doing more harm than good.
GAME
The game category encompasses shows revolving around the idea of gaming and playing. The anime can feature a card game, board game, puzzle game, or even a virtual online game.
ECCHI
Anime and manga that feature a lot of partial or full nudity, panty shots, and the like. This genre is known for having some of the laziest story telling out of all the known genres.
##HENTAI
Anime porn. nuff said
HAREM
A story featuring a dull-as-balls male character, and 3-4 female characters that are, for some reason, interested in him.
REVERSE-HAREM
A story featuring a dull-as-balls female character, and 3-4 male characters that are, for some reason, interested in her.
##SHOUNEN
An anime or manga aimed at a male audience younger than 18
##SHOUJOU
An anime or manga aimed at a female audience younger than 18
##SEINEN
An anime or manga aimed at a male audience older than 18.
##JOSEI
An anime or manga aimed at a female audience older than 18.
##SHOUNEN-AI
Light gay romance, featuring 2 male leads. very popular among the female demographic
##SHOUJOU-AI
Light gay romance, featuring 2 female leads. very popular among the male demographic
##MECHA
Anime featuring GIANT ASS fighting robots. Arguable the awesomest genre around