Love is also a prevalent theme. It can be romantic love, as seen in 'Your Lie in April', or platonic love among comrades. Another theme is self - discovery. Characters often go on a journey to find out who they really are, for example, in 'Fullmetal Alchemist'.
Some common themes in anime stories include friendship. Many animes like 'Naruto' show the strong bond between friends that can overcome great difficulties.
Survival is a common theme. In these stories, both the parasites and the humans are often fighting for their survival. For example, in 'Parasyte - the Maxim', the parasites need to survive in the human world, and the humans are trying to survive the parasite invasion.
One common theme is the exploration of inner emotions. Like in many anime abstract stories, characters often go on a journey within themselves to understand and come to terms with their feelings. Another theme is the blurring of reality and fantasy. This allows for unique and thought - provoking storylines where the characters have to navigate between two very different worlds.
Another theme is the subversion of traditional gender roles. Femdom anime stories often show female characters breaking free from the typical damsel - in - distress stereotype. In 'My - Hero - Academia', although it's not a pure femdom anime, characters like Tsuyu have moments where they show their strength and ability to take charge, which is part of this broader theme.
One common theme is friendship. In many anime feature stories, characters form deep and meaningful friendships that help them overcome challenges. For example, in 'Naruto', Naruto's friendships with Sasuke and Sakura are central to the story. Another theme is self - discovery. Protagonists often go on a journey to find out who they really are, like in 'Spirited Away' where Chihiro discovers her own strength and identity while in the spirit world. Also, the theme of good versus evil is prevalent, with heroes fighting against powerful villains to protect their world or loved ones.
Friendship and unity can also be a theme. When facing giant threats, the characters often have to come together, put aside their differences and work as a team. This is seen in various anime where the small but determined group of characters combines their skills and strengths to take on the giant opponents.
Power dynamics is a common theme. The female dominant character usually holds a position of power, whether it's physical power like being a strong fighter or social power like being in a leadership role. For example, in 'Black Lagoon', Revy's combat skills give her power over her enemies and even her allies at times.
One common theme is friendship. In many sbemale anime stories, the female characters form strong bonds with their friends and rely on each other through difficulties.
One common theme is competition. In anime such as 'Haikyuu!!', which is set in a school, the characters compete in volleyball. This shows their determination and growth through competition. Growth and development are also prevalent. Characters in school anime like 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' (which has a school part in the story) grow from their experiences in school, whether it's learning new skills or maturing emotionally. And of course, there's the theme of youth, which is always present in these anime as they capture the essence of school days.
One common theme is the supernatural. You often see ghosts, curses, and otherworldly beings in these anime. For example, in 'Ghost Hunt', they deal with all sorts of paranormal activities.
Another theme is transformation. Whether it's a physical transformation like in 'Ranma 1/2' or a more psychological and social transformation in terms of how a character is perceived, this change often drives the story forward and allows for character growth and exploration of different aspects of the self.