Some common genres in anime and their defining characteristics are:
Shonen: Targeted towards young boys, featuring action-packed scenes, adventure, and often a male protagonist on a quest for self-improvement and growth. Examples include "Naruto" and "Dragon Ball."
Shojo: Geared towards young girls, focusing on romance, relationships, and emotional themes. Female protagonists are common in shojo anime, such as "Sailor Moon" and "Cardcaptor Sakura."
Mecha: Centered around giant robots or mechs, battling each other in futuristic settings. Popular series in this genre are "Gundam" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion."
Isekai: Involves characters being transported to a parallel world or fantasy realm, where they often gain special abilities or powers. Examples include "Sword Art Online" and "Re:Zero."
Slice of Life: Portrays everyday life scenarios and interactions, focusing on character development and relationships. "Clannad" and "Barakamon" are examples of slice of life anime.
Fantasy: Set in magical worlds with supernatural elements, mythical creatures, and epic adventures. "Fullmetal Alchemist" and "Fairy Tail" fall into this category.
Horror: Features dark and suspenseful themes, often involving supernatural entities, psychological terror, and gore. "_
