Here’s a comprehensive list of anime types, organized by **audience category**, **main genres**, and **popular themes**. This breakdown helps you explore the full spectrum of anime styles:
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Audience-Based Categories
- Kodomomuke – For children (e.g. Doraemon, Pokémon)
- Shonen – For young boys (e.g. Naruto, One Piece)
- Shojo – For young girls (e.g. Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Seinen – For adult men (e.g. Berserk, Tokyo Ghoul)
- Josei – For adult women (e.g. Nana, Honey and Clover)
Main Anime Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Fantasy
- Magic
- Supernatural
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
Popular Subgenres & Themes
- Mecha – Robots and machines
- Martial Arts
- Sports
- School
- Music
- Cooking
- Historical
- Military
- Parody
- Ecchi – Suggestive content
- Harem – One character surrounded by many love interests
- Isekai – Characters transported to another world
- Game – Based on or involving games
- Thriller
- Demons
- Vampires
- Magic Girl (Mahou Shoujo)
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