Classification Definitions

• Preferences for genres and art styles can vary significantly based on individual tastes, regardless of a work’s overall evaluation.
• To provide a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of each anime and manga, we have decided to classify and separately list these aspects alongside the evaluations.

Story-Related Categories

• The story-related categories are further divided into three sections:

ジャンル

1. Action/Battle
   Works centered around combat or action sequences.
   (Examples: Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
2. Romance
   Stories focused on love and romantic relationships.
   (Examples: Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Say I Love You.)
3. Comedy
   Works with humor and gags as their main focus.
   (Examples: Gintama, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)
4. Fantasy
   Stories set in magical worlds or alternate realities.
   (Examples: Attack on Titan, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-)
5. Horror
   Works that focus on fear and suspense.
   (Examples: Parasyte -the maxim-, Junji Ito’s Horror Works)
6. Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
   Stories centered on science and futuristic technology.
   (Examples: AKIRA, STEINS;GATE)
7. Sports
   Works revolving around sports and competitive activities.
   (Examples: Slam Dunk, Haikyuu!!)
8. Historical
   Stories integrating real-world history or fictionalized historical settings.
   (Examples: Kingdom, Vinland Saga)
9. Mystery/Suspense
   Works focused on solving puzzles or creating a sense of tension.
   (Examples: Detective Conan, Death Note)
10. Slice of Life
    Stories depicting everyday life and ordinary events.
    (Examples: Yotsuba&!, Non Non Biyori)
11. Isekai (Otherworldly Reincarnation)
    Works where the protagonist is reincarnated in another world.
    (Examples: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, KONOSUBA: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!)
12. Gourmet
    Stories centered on food and cooking.
    (Examples: Oishinbo, Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma)
13. School Life
    Works focused on school settings and experiences.
    (Examples: Toradora!, The Quintessential Quintuplets)
14. Medical/Legal
    Stories themed around medicine or law.
    (Examples: Black Jack, The Lawyer’s Lawyer)

Overall Atmosphere

1. Lighthearted
   Works with an overall bright and cheerful tone.
2. Dark
   Stories with a heavy or serious tone.

Thematic Depth

1. Simple Themes
   Works that are easy to enjoy, with minimal psychological or narrative complexity.
2. Complex Themes
   Stories addressing profound social or philosophical ideas.

Art Style-Related Categories

• Art style-related categories are also divided into three sections:

Drawing Style

1. Line Thickness
   ・Thick Lines: Convey boldness and a sense of energy.
   ・Thin Lines: Impart a sense of delicacy and sophistication.
2. Touch Characteristics
   ・Rough and Dynamic Lines: Evoke a sense of energy and familiarity.
   ・Smooth and Detailed Lines: Create a polished look, often used for realism.
3. Line Density
   ・Dense Lines: Give a detailed and intricate impression.
   ・Sparse Lines: Offer a light and straightforward feel.
4. Texture
   ・Flat: Emphasizes humor or a slice-of-life atmosphere.
   (Examples: Crayon Shin-chan, Sazae-san)
   ・Dimensional: Enhances realism and drama.
   (Examples: Death Note, AKIRA)

Character and Background Stylization

1. Character and Background Stylization
   ・Highly Stylized: Simplified and exaggerated designs with anime-like proportions and unique features.
   ・Realistic: Designs closer to real-world proportions and detailed backgrounds.

Text and Dialogue Density

1. Text and Dialogue Density
   ・Text/Dialogue-Heavy: Works with extensive text, offering rich narratives.
   ・Text/Dialogue-Light: Simpler works with minimal text, focusing on visuals and intuitive storytelling.