Questions tagged [terminology]

For questions about anime/manga-related jargon like "moe", "visual novel", and "AMV". Avoid using this tag for questions about words that only have meaning in the context of a particular work.

The tag should be used for questions about anime/manga-related jargon like "moe", "visual novel", and "AMV".

Avoid using this tag for questions about words that only have meaning in the context of a particular work or franchise. For example, you should not use this tag for a question about the word "Hokage", because that word only means something in the Naruto universe.

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Why MAL (MyAnimeList) is putting light novel and comic together?

I live in Hong Kong, and at least from my observation, light novels and comics are quite different things in Asia. However it seems that on sites like MAL, which is not of the Asian origin, they categorize light novels and comics as one. Are light…
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Do Shojo and Bishonen overlap, or are they seperate?

I was checking out the new season of anime and came across a self-described shojo anime, but judging by the cover art, name, and description, I assumed a Bishonen anime. As I was making a joke to a friend, I realized that shojo and bishonen weren't…
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What does "anime franchises" mean?

I've seen many anime but faced with a word I could not find the meaning of - anime "franchises" such as Fate/Stay Night. What does "franchises" mean in this context?
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