Anime has its own visual grammar and storytelling patterns, including many familiar tropes. While they may look crazy on the surface, each trope has a function to serve, whether it's deepening ...

While there are many tropes in the medium that are still relatively fresh and enjoyable, some of the worst Shonen anime tropes are those that have been around for decades now. While every anime ...

The shonen anime trope, the power of friendship, remains as fresh and impactful as ever. This enduring trope is skillfully utilized in various shonen series, as protagonists find strength through ...

Anime rom-coms have captured the hearts of fans with their blend of humor, romance, and those irresistible, heart-fluttering ...

Just like any other entertainment medium, anime is beyond guilty of being rife with tropes that are so bad you can’t help but roll your eyes. Whether it’s cliche beam fights or bringing ...

The Apothecary Diaries masterfully executed the indirect or accidental kiss trope, and set a high standard for all romance ...

If you want all your classic anime tropes like a world that blends Japanese and western culture, aggressively on-the-nose character names, and way too much pointing, then this is your paradise.

Captivating. Heart-warming. The magical girl genre has become a staple of anime over the past three decades, with its own delightful tropes, unforgettable anime characters, and legions of fans.