The Most Popular Anime Genres, Which is Your Favorite?

Anime is currently one of the most popular shows throughout the world. Because anime itself has various things genres which can be adjusted to suit the audience.

So, from small children, teenagers, to adults, many men and women like anime. 

So, what are the most popular anime genres? Come on, take a look at the following explanation!

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Shounen

Shounen itself comes from the kanji, which means boy. So, the shounen genre is an anime that presents male characters aged around 12 – 18 years as the main characters. 

Shounen is the most popular anime genre among other genres. That's because in almost every shounen anime we are shown the struggle of the main character in achieving his dreams.

Some examples of this genre of anime include, Naruto, One Piece, Bleach. 

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Isekai

Isekai anime is about someone who enters another world. Usually the main character of this genre is someone who is ordinary in the world they come from, but becomes someone who is overpowered in the world they come to.

Isekai is identical to the first episode, the main character gets hit by a car, then moves to another world.

Some examples of anime titles from the famous isekai genre are Sword Art Online, No Game No Life, Overlord.

Sport

This genre tells the story of the main character's struggle to become an athlete. Usually the stories are packed full of motivation and inspiration. 

And sometimes it also explains the techniques or rules of that type of sport. 

Several types of sports that are often featured in anime stories are basketball, football, volleyball, boxing, and many more.

Examples of popular anime from this genre are Blue Lock, Haikyuu!!, Slam Dunk, Captain Tsubasa. 

Romance

Romance anime tells the love story of the main character, which is filled with conflict, struggle and full of emotions. 

Not infrequently, this genre of anime is successful in getting the audience carried away by the atmosphere of the anime, which can give rise to sad, happy and other emotions.

Some examples of anime from this genre are Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, Ao Haru Ride, Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai.

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action

Action anime stories feature lots of fight scenes, both with weapons and without. This anime is synonymous with battles that present moves and effects that amaze the eye.

Examples of popular anime from this genre are Tokyo Revengers, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kimetsu no Yaiba. 

Comedy

Comedy anime lives up to its name, each episode presents hilarious and humorous stories that will invite laughter. 

For those who don't like anime with sad endings, this comedy genre is very suitable for them. Because this anime has almost a happy ending and a light story.

Some popular comedy anime are Crayon Shin-chan, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Saiki Kusuo No Psi-nan.

Science Fiction

Science fiction presents stories about the influence of science on the lives of the characters in the anime.

Generally, the setting of this anime story is about the future, with various advances and technological developments at that time.

An example of an anime in the science fiction genre is Dr. Stone, Doraemon, Steins:Gate.

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Slice of Life

Slice of life usually shows scenes that revolve around everyday life, which may also relate to life in the real world.

Apart from that, the slice of life anime genre contains many life values that can be applied to real life. 

Some examples of anime in the slice of life genre are Karakai Jouzo no Takagi-san, Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou, Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii.

Adventures

This genre of anime tells the journey of the characters to achieve a goal. Usually the characters in this genre always move from place to place.

Not infrequently during their journey the characters will face various battles. Or just help the place they are visiting.

An example of an adventure anime is Dragon Ball, Inuyasha, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

Fantasy

genres fantasy presents stories related to magic and imagination. Generally, the characters in this anime often encounter creatures that do not exist in the real world. Like monsters, other magical elements that cannot be explained by science.

Some examples of the fantasy genre are Attack on Titan, Tenki no Ko, Fairy Tail.

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So, those are some of the popular anime genres. Which genre is your favorite?

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