A common characteristic is the loss of innocence. In anime like 'The Promised Neverland', the children start off innocent and happy, but as they descend into the real situation, they have to grow up quickly and face harsh realities. There is also often a build - up of a sense of doom. The more the characters descend, the more it seems like there may be no way out, and this keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, waiting to see if there will be a glimmer of hope in the seemingly never - ending downward journey.
Often, in anime descending stories, there is a sense of mystery deepening. For example, in 'Made in Abyss', the deeper the characters go into the abyss, the more strange and unknown things they encounter. The setting usually gets more dangerous as well. As in 'The Promised Neverland', once the kids start to descend from their false sense of security, they are in immediate danger from the demons.
One main theme could be discovery. When characters descend into new situations or worlds, they often discover new things about themselves and the world around them. For example, in many time - travel or parallel world animes, the characters learn a lot about their own capabilities and values.
Another example is 'The Promised Neverland'. The children start in what they think is a happy orphanage on the surface, but as they discover the truth, they are metaphorically descending into a dark world of being prey for demons. They have to plan their escape and face numerous challenges as they move further from their false 'paradise'.
It might also be related to a storytelling technique where the plot of the stories is constantly going downhill, like in a tragedy. The events in the 'descending stories' could be getting worse and worse for the characters involved, leading to an ultimate downfall.
Sure. 'Your Name' is a great one. It has a very unique story about two people swapping bodies across time and space, which is somewhat related to the idea of descending in a sense of a journey from one state to another. Another one could be 'A Silent Voice' where the main character descends into a journey of self - discovery and redemption after a troubled past.
Descending of the Heavens was not a continuation of the Divine College's Descending of the Heavens. Although both were works of the Divine College series, Descending of the Heavens was a brand new story that had nothing to do with the Divine College's Descending of the Heavens. The Descent of the Great Army was a manga and novel, not a movie. It was released in 2019 by the Chinese comic company Manke World. The story was set in the era of the arrival of the heavens, and it told the story of a group of soldiers fighting to protect the earth.
Many of them lack a clear theme or message. They might seem to be just a jumble of random events. 'Darling in the Franxx' in some ways falls into this. It has a lot of elements that don't really come together to form a cohesive and meaningful whole. There are a lot of plot twists that don't feel earned and the overall story arc seems rather muddled.
The characters in drake anime stories also tend to have a certain tenacity. They don't give up easily in the face of difficulties. Take Naruto for example. He was an outcast in his village at first, but he kept striving to become a great ninja, to be recognized and to protect his village. This kind of unwavering determination is a common trait in these types of anime stories, much like the perseverance a drake might show in its daily life.
Anime short stories are often concise yet impactful. They can convey deep emotions or complex ideas in a relatively short time. For example, they might focus on a single event or a short period in a character's life. The art in anime short stories can also be very diverse, from highly detailed and realistic to more simplistic and stylized.
Anime detective stories often have complex and intriguing plots. They usually feature a smart protagonist who uses their intelligence and deduction skills to solve mysteries. For example, in 'Detective Conan', Conan is able to piece together clues that others miss.
Symbolism is also a key characteristic. There might be symbols related to Buddhism such as lotus flowers, which represent purity in Buddhist teachings. These symbols can be used to enhance the overall theme of the anime and give it a deeper meaning. In some animes, the journey of the characters can be seen as a symbolic representation of the spiritual journey towards enlightenment as described in Buddha stories.