Anime genres explained: Breaking down the meaning of shonen, isekai, and more

If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance it’s because you came across a confusing new term like Shonen or Isekai in an article about anime and then clicked on a link hoping to learn more. Or maybe you searched for more information about an anime and found this page. Either way, you’re in luck. As anime continues to dominate pop culture, we’ve put together a glossary of key terms you’ll need to know if you want to keep up.

Editor-in-Chief for Robots Over Dinosaurs Anthony has been gaming since the 1980s. Working adjacent to the gaming industry for the last 20 years, his experience led him to open Robots Over Dinosaurs.

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