Chart showing different anime genres such as Shonen, Shoujo, Mecha, and Romance with character images

Different Anime Genres

Genres often blend—fantasy‑romance, comedy‑action, sci‑fi‑drama—creating fresh stories.

Popular Anime and their genres

Explore a list of some well-known anime series categorized by their primary genres. Many shows often overlap genres.

  • Shonen (Action & Adventure):
    • Naruto
    • One Piece
    • Dragon Ball Z
    • Attack on Titan
    • My Hero Academia
  • Shoujo (Romance & Drama):
    • Sailor Moon
    • Fruits Basket
    • Ouran High School Host Club
    • Cardcaptor Sakura
    • Kimi ni Todoke
  • Seinen (Mature/Serious Themes):
    • Tokyo Ghoul
    • Death Note
    • Vinland Saga
    • Berserk
    • Psycho-Pass
  • Josei (Adult Romance & Realism):
    • Nana
    • Paradise Kiss
    • Honey and Clover
    • Usagi Drop
    • Chihayafuru
  • Isekai (Other Worlds & Fantasy):
    • Sword Art Online
    • Re:Zero
    • No Game No Life
    • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
    • Konosuba
  • Slice of Life (Everyday Stories):
    • Barakamon
    • Clannad
    • March Comes in Like a Lion
    • Your Lie in April
    • Toradora!
  • Sports:
    • Haikyuu!!
    • Kuroko’s Basketball
    • Yuri on Ice
    • Blue Lock
    • Free! Iwatobi Swim Club
  • Mecha (Robots & Sci-Fi):
    • Neon Genesis Evangelion
    • Gundam Wing
    • Code Geass
    • Gurren Lagann
    • Darling in the FranXX
  • Horror / Thriller:
    • Parasyte: The Maxim
    • Another
    • Higurashi: When They Cry
    • Elfen Lied
    • Tokyo Ghoul
  • Comedy:
    • One Punch Man
    • Gintama
    • Konosuba
    • Saiki K.
    • Ouran High School Host Club
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Anime is wide

Anime covers an incredible variety of genres. Shōnen anime like Naruto and One Piece are action‑packed, while Shōjo titles like Sailor Moon explore themes of romance and friendship. Seinen anime such as Attack on Titan often carry darker settings intended for older audiences.

Genres also blend in creative ways. A series might combine fantasy adventure with comedy, or romance with supernatural elements. This flexibility lets creators tell stories that feel fresh and unique compared to many Western media formats.