Anime Terms

Keeluah · 06-04-2014

As it seems that recently there is been more people thinking about building up a greater list of anime they've watched or started to try watching anime. A lot of anime, mainly slice of life and comedy series will include terminology that is not often known about until you either know Japanese or you've seen a wide amount of anime. Other big anime fanatics will use these terminology quite frequently as well.

Genres
Shonen - Basically a series that follows a male protagonist that goes on an adventure and often uses some kind of combat plot. Example:

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Shoujo - A series that follows a female protagonist and the main plot is often romance and/or drama. Example:

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Ecchi - A series that contains sexual innuendos. These series are typically aimed at younger viewers (around 17). Example:

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Harem - A series that focuses around a single male protagonist that is often surrounded by multiple female characters.

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Yaoi - A romantic relationship between male characters. Example:

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Yuri - A romanantic relationship between two female characters. Example:

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Seinen - Similar in aspects to Shonen, but it aims for a more maturer audience and tend to have more violence, sexuality and/or psychology then most Shonen series. Example:

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Josei - A series that is aim towards older female audience. Unlike the idealistic shoujo series, Josei series displays more realistic interpretation on romance. Example:

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Characterization
Loli - A character that is and/or appears to be someone of a very young age. Example:

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Lolicon - A character that has a complexity for Lolis, as in someone who has an attraction to girls who appears very young. Often mixed up in American terms as a *********. Example: N/A

Brocon/Siscon - A character who has an attraction to his/her brother/sister. Example:

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Traps - Often male characters who does not appeal male at all and has a female appearance. Example:

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Tsundere - A character who appears cold and hostile, but once another character gets close to it, they will often act way more nicely. Example:

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Yandere - A character that acts nice and mannerful, but becomes overly attach and extremely violent when threaten to lose her love. Example:

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Kuudere - A character with no emotions, but slowly shows them the closer they get to another character. Example:

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Dandere - Similar to a Kuudere, but instead of being precieved as emotionless, they are generally shy until they get closer to another character. Example:

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Anime Fanatic Slangs
OTP - One true pairing, two characters that in the fan's eyes are the best couple in the series.
Shipping - when anime fans decide to have two characters that are not in a relation to become a pair in their mind.
NTR - When a male character has his female character taken away by another charcter.
Death Flag - An event that foreshadows the death of a character.
NND - More commonly known as Nico Nico Douga, a video streaming ite like Youtube, but majority uses it for music related videos.
Fanservice - Often erotic scenes that is used to please the viewers.

Common Japanese Terms
Kawaii - Cute
Baka - Someone who lacks intellect, also known as being dumb or an idiot.
Senpai - Someone of higher seniority
Sensei - Teacher
Onee-chan/san/sama - Older Sister
Onii-chan/san/sama - Older Brother
Imouto - Younger Sister
Seiyuu - Voice Actor/Actress
Otaku - A person who has an obsession for Anime, Manga and/or Japanese Light Novels. Often frown upon in Japan, but is mistaken as something positive in the west.

Others
Vocaloid - Computer synthesized singing. Basically singers which voices are computer generated. Very popular in Japan. Example:

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AMV - Anime Music Video, music videos that uses clips from one or more anime series, edited together to go along with the song chosen, more commonly uses western songs. Example:

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MAD - Similar to AMV, MAD does not stand for anything, it was named after the creator. Unlike AMV, MAD does not uses western song, instead they use Japanese songs. Basically the AMV of Japan.

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Cosplay - Short for Costume Play, it is to dress up as a character and act out like the character. Example:

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Eroge - Erotic games. Games that are 18+ (not because it has extreme violent) That's all you need to know, no examples for you.

These are all that I can think off in the time I wrote this. Feel free to add some more or correct me on some terminology, since I am not a complete expert on this.

Sariss · 06-04-2014

Posted by Killua*

Lolicon - A character that has a complexity for Lolis, as in someone who has an attraction to girls who appears very young. Often mixed up in American terms as a *********. Example: Killua*

Ftfy

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Myst · 06-04-2014

You forgot Baka you idiot.

GlazeyB · 06-04-2014

Posted by Myst

You forgot Baka you idiot.

Yeah baka

Keeluah · 06-04-2014

Baka - Someone who lacks intellect, also known as being dumb or an idiot. Example:

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Ghettoicedtea · 06-04-2014

So i clicked vocaloid and then played the video, went NOPE. You also forgot otakou or however you spell it. If that even counts. Im not smart when it comes to this stuff.

Talon · 06-04-2014

i still cringe at that miku song

i mean at least do one of kemu's songs like Six Trillion Years or something and make vocaloid look somewhat decent

Keeluah · 06-04-2014

Posted by Talon

i still cringe at that miku song

i mean at least do one of kemu's songs like Six Trillion Years or something and make vocaloid look somewhat decent

Wanted to choose more popular example that allows people to recognize the terms better. Hatsune Miku being the most popular of the Vocaloids, not saying it's the best, but is typically more heard of then Luka, Gumi and IA. I changed the song to Rolling Girl.

Tyler · 06-04-2014

Yaoi

?

Cookie Xanadu · 06-04-2014

Posted by Killua*

Brocon/Siscon - A character who has an attraction to his/her brother/sister. Example:

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Come on man, you had one shot to make it influencial and you didn't go with Oreimo. I am dissapoint.

Also,kuudere* is best

Tricky · 06-04-2014

Missing a lot of genres and other common words.

But great so far aha.

Keeluah · 06-04-2014

Posted by Tyler

Yaoi

?

That's nasty, but I'll add it. Along with Yuri.

Posted by Cookie Xanadu

Come on man, you had one shot to make it influencial and you didn't go with Oreimo. I am dissapoint.

Also,kuudere* is best

Hard to get a direct picture of Brocon without it looking wrong. Too many fanart of stuff not suitable. Oniai was easier to find an example.

Posted by Tricky

Missing a lot of genres and other common words.

But great so far aha.

There is alot of common words I'm missing. I used genres that are not typically known in the West.

Cookie Xanadu · 06-04-2014

Posted by Killua*

Hard to get a direct picture of Brocon without it looking wrong. Too many fanart of stuff not suitable. Oniai was easier to find an example.
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I am still disappoint.

Here's a better picture:

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Skill · 06-04-2014

Wow, this thread must have taken a lot of work.

GlazeyB · 06-04-2014

Posted by Cookie Xanadu

I am still disappoint.

Here's a better picture:

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I wouldn't use Oreimo,

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Keeluah Too much anime? psh Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Not Japan ;( Posts: 1,021	Anime Terms As it seems that recently there is been more people thinking about building up a greater list of anime they've watched or started to try watching anime. A lot of anime, mainly slice of life and comedy series will include terminology that is not often known about until you either know Japanese or you've seen a wide amount of anime. Other big anime fanatics will use these terminology quite frequently as well. Genres Shonen - Basically a series that follows a male protagonist that goes on an adventure and often uses some kind of combat plot. Example: Spoiler http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/13/17405.jpg (Unsupported image host) Shoujo - A series that follows a female protagonist and the main plot is often romance and/or drama. Example: Spoiler http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/6/25254.jpg (Unsupported image host) Ecchi - A series that contains sexual innuendos. These series are typically aimed at younger viewers (around 17). Example: Spoiler http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/2/32527.jpg (Unsupported image host) Harem - A series that focuses around a single male protagonist that is often surrounded by multiple female characters. Spoiler http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/2/32527.jpg (Unsupported image host) Yaoi - A romantic relationship between male characters. Example: Spoiler Yuri - A romanantic relationship between two female characters. Example: Spoiler http://shiroganenosuiren.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/sakura-trick-1-e1.jpg (Unsupported image host) Seinen - Similar in aspects to Shonen, but it aims for a more maturer audience and tend to have more violence, sexuality and/or psychology then most Shonen series. Example: Spoiler http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/2/41995.jpg (Unsupported image host) Josei - A series that is aim towards older female audience. Unlike the idealistic shoujo series, Josei series displays more realistic interpretation on romance. Example: Spoiler http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/3/35749.jpg (Unsupported image host) Characterization Loli - A character that is and/or appears to be someone of a very young age. Example: Spoiler http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131227050949/tora-dora/images/5/5a/24_taiga_furious.jpg (Unsupported image host) Lolicon - A character that has a complexity for Lolis, as in someone who has an attraction to girls who appears very young. Often mixed up in American terms as a ********. Example: N/A Brocon/Siscon* - A character who has an attraction to his/her brother/sister. Example: Spoiler http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/zXS8hbjVwZ0/maxresdefault.jpg (Unsupported image host) Traps - Often male characters who does not appeal male at all and has a female appearance. Example: Spoiler Tsundere - A character who appears cold and hostile, but once another character gets close to it, they will often act way more nicely. Example: Spoiler Yandere - A character that acts nice and mannerful, but becomes overly attach and extremely violent when threaten to lose her love. Example: Spoiler http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/018/e/d/gasai_yuno___fan_art_by_aintza_k-d72o21d.jpg (Unsupported image host) Kuudere - A character with no emotions, but slowly shows them the closer they get to another character. Example: Spoiler Dandere - Similar to a Kuudere, but instead of being precieved as emotionless, they are generally shy until they get closer to another character. Example: Spoiler http://images2.alphacoders.com/122/122152.jpg (Unsupported image host) Anime Fanatic Slangs OTP - One true pairing, two characters that in the fan's eyes are the best couple in the series. Shipping - when anime fans decide to have two characters that are not in a relation to become a pair in their mind. NTR - When a male character has his female character taken away by another charcter. Death Flag - An event that foreshadows the death of a character. NND - More commonly known as Nico Nico Douga, a video streaming ite like Youtube, but majority uses it for music related videos. Fanservice - Often erotic scenes that is used to please the viewers. Common Japanese Terms Kawaii - Cute Baka - Someone who lacks intellect, also known as being dumb or an idiot. Senpai - Someone of higher seniority Sensei - Teacher Onee-chan/san/sama - Older Sister Onii-chan/san/sama - Older Brother Imouto - Younger Sister Seiyuu - Voice Actor/Actress Otaku - A person who has an obsession for Anime, Manga and/or Japanese Light Novels. Often frown upon in Japan, but is mistaken as something positive in the west. Others Vocaloid - Computer synthesized singing. Basically singers which voices are computer generated. Very popular in Japan. Example: Spoiler AMV - Anime Music Video, music videos that uses clips from one or more anime series, edited together to go along with the song chosen, more commonly uses western songs. Example: Spoiler MAD - Similar to AMV, MAD does not stand for anything, it was named after the creator. Unlike AMV, MAD does not uses western song, instead they use Japanese songs. Basically the AMV of Japan. Spoiler Cosplay - Short for Costume Play, it is to dress up as a character and act out like the character. Example: Spoiler https://warosu.org/data/cgl/img/0063/41/1350949182408.jpg (Unsupported image host) Eroge - Erotic games. Games that are 18+ (not because it has extreme violent) That's all you need to know, no examples for you. These are all that I can think off in the time I wrote this. Feel free to add some more or correct me on some terminology, since I am not a complete expert on this. Last edited by Talon; 06-06-2014 at 01:36 AM.

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Myst Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,511	You forgot Baka you idiot.

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Ghettoicedtea (☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞ dank meme ☚(ﾟヮﾟ☚) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 5,261	So i clicked vocaloid and then played the video, went NOPE. You also forgot otakou or however you spell it. If that even counts. Im not smart when it comes to this stuff.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	i still cringe at that miku song i mean at least do one of kemu's songs like Six Trillion Years or something and make vocaloid look somewhat decent

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Tyler Dark Desert Fox Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States, Ohio Posts: 5,720	Yaoi ?

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Tricky Kitty Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shadows Posts: 240	Missing a lot of genres and other common words. But great so far aha.

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Skill The Unwanted Critic Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,639	Wow, this thread must have taken a lot of work.