dynamic 30g1d Tag - Anime

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Family Tree	dynamicSome of the central structural elements in anime are Plot Continuity, Stereotype Characters and Plot Twists. · back to square oneThe story returns to its starting point (or another situation) once or even multiple times. Possible causes for this might be amnesia or time travel. This sometimes leads to the repetition of certain events (like in the "Endless Eight" episodes in Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu (2009)). · branching storyThe whole series consists of alternative stories, starting at the same point, branching off to different endings. It is like a normal visual novel / dating sim, where you have different choices to meet different girls. · castno description set · character drivenThe main appeal of the show is the way the characters are portrayed and interact, focusing on dialogue, spending time together or getting to know each other. These anime are not "story-less" but story is secondary to character development and the characters themselves and what they experience. · cosmic resetAll events that occurred up to a certain point are mysteriously undone, as if the Universe pressed a rewind button. · deus ex machinaWhen the story has been spun so wildly and the plot has been driven so deeply, when all resources are exhausted and the linear truth stands so proudly at the end of the road, ready to bring the never-ending adventure to its epic conclusion... The writers kick you in the behind and say "Screw that!! Suddenly... UFOs!!! No, wait, Werewolf UFOs!!! Bet you didn`t see that coming!" · endingThis is a container tag to house meta-like tags relating to how endings of anime play out. · episodicAn episodic anime consists of many successive short arcs that are generally 1-2 episodes in length, with strong plot continuity within each arc but generally little continuity from one arc to the next; for long shows (well upwards of 50 episodes), the episode count constraint is less tight. · fast-pacedHold onto your hats, this anime`s storyline is relentless. The characters don`t get time to take a breath as events keep both them and the viewer on a roller coaster ride of revelation and excitement! Hopefully it all makes sense... · frame storyIn the single story, the opening and closing constitutes a frame. In the cyclical frame story — that is, a story in which several tales are related — some frames are externally imposed and only loosely bind the diversified stories. · in medias resIn medias res (Latin for "into the midst of affairs (lit. into mid-affairs)") refers to a literary and artistic technique where the narrative starts in the middle of the story instead of from its beginning. It is generally a plot-driven concept rather than a character-driven one; though characters are commonly used to provide the backstory. The characters, setting, and conflict are often introduced through a series of flashbacks or through characters relating past events to each other. · long time spanThe anime spans a much longer than usual (for that genre) period of time, typically several years (possibly decades or even centuries). Example: In a school setting this could mean the character development is followed from school through college right into working life and the founding of a family with children. · misleading beginningThe beginning of the show is misleading as to the tone, premise, or story path that the rest of the story will take. Sometimes, it even follows an entirely different cast that never appears again. This may take the form of the first episode or couple of episodes of a series or the first few minutes of e.g. a movie. · non-linearThe story is told achronologically. · perpetual ongoingNo end in sight! No matter what the genre may be or what the storyline consists of, this series just keeps on going... and on... and on. · plot continuityConsistency of the characteristics of persons, plot, objects, places and events seen by the viewer. A single linear focused plot is highly continuous. A truly random plot is highly discontinuous. · plot twistsThe plot and story of this anime may seem to be going along a quite predictable path, when suddenly there is a jarring unexpected twist in the plot, taking the viewer by surprise. · randomnessThe anime does not follow a predictable storyline. New, strange, obscure, or otherwise unexpected story elements are introduced at a whim. · short story collectionAn anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts by different authors. An omnibus format release is not just one continuous story, but several short stories. They may feature a different cast between each story, and the authors may differ. · slow-pacedThe story — including its characters and events — develop slowly. May contain a weak continuity of plot and/or character development. Or may be a story telling device to increase the "sense of foreboding" in an anime with thriller or horror setting. · storytellingno description set · time loopA time loop is a common plot device in science fiction (especially in universes where time travel is commonplace). Events in the story repeat themselves a number of times with or without some variation with each . Most characters either do not realise this is occurring or are attempting to break the cycle in some way. · time skipThe plot features at least one skip or jump in time. Example: A skip from the present into the past, or time skips in increments, e.g. every hour there is a time skip by a day. · tone changesThe anime switches quickly, often rather drastically between different moods or tones, sometimes even on the same scene.
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Some of the central structural elements in anime are:

Plot Continuity
How does the plot or several plots unfold. Are they a strictly linear retelling of one big continuing story, a serial, possibly with several side stories, or is the content chopped into a set of unconnected episodes, only sharing the same setting and characters?

Stereotype Characters
Then there is the question of the character set presentation. Is it completely original, or is it your usual stereotypical character cast. Both choices have their merit, for example it would not really make much sense to reinvent the wheel for a harem anime. Fans of that genre come to expect their favourite stereotype protagonists.

Plot Twists
Finally there is the question of how complex the plot / the story unfolds. Are there side-plots that merge into the main plot leading to unexpected plot twists, or is the anime quite predictable? The latter would not be appropriate for detective stories. In harem anime on the other hand a foreseeable outcome is actually something the fans will come to expect.

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