Anime Genres

• Science Fiction - Example: Ghost in the Shell


• Drama - with a high level of character develpment, often about relationship complications with lots of emotional intensity. Example: Inu Yasha


• Action Adventure - With lots of action and fighting, though weapons or martial arts.


• Horror - Often with supernatural themes.

Demographics:

• Shōnen - For boys (shonen means 'young boy' in Japanese) One of the most popular and well know demographics, shonen anime is typically high-action, fast paced with comedy, and a male lead character. Examples: Dragon Ball, Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
  


• Seinen - For men. Examples: Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the 3rd, Oh My Goddess!, Samurai Champloo, Trigun
  


• Shōjo - For girls (shojo means 'young girl' in Japanese). Shojo anime is often romantic in nature with a female lead character. A typical style includes characters being surrounded with flowers, stars, or bubbles. A shojo sub-genre 'magical girls' is very popular. Examples: Cardcaptor Sakura, Sailor Moon.


• Josei - For women. A smaller demographic, josei anime is more realistic, often telling stories of the everyday lives of characters. Example: Honey and Clover
  


• Kodomo - For children. For a slightly younger audience than shonen and shojo, kodomo anime often teach moral messages. Example: Astro Boy