If you’ve ever browsed through the genres of anime, you may note that it’s a bit more descriptive than your usual selection. Sure, you’ve got your staples such as comedy, horror or fantasy, but alongside these are striking offshoots that catch your eye.
Some are fairly self-explanatory: mecha encapsulates the wildly popular robot-themed thrill rides that helped the medium thrive in the 80s, while magical girl features girls of the magical variety. There’s a lot more depth to them than that, obviously, but you can glean the gist of it from the get-go.