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A recurring element across anime, manga or works in other media. Tropes cover clichés, genre conventions and other recurring plot points, character types, narration styles, …

A trope, in the general sense used here, is a feature that is found in many creative works (anime, manga, or any other media), for example a plot point, a character type, a setting, a narration style, etc. It is expected that at least some readers or viewers will recognize the trope. Some tropes have a well-identified source that other works have imitated, departed from or alluded to; others are so old that their origin has long been lost.

The website TV Tropes collects tropes (in all media, including anime and manga, despite the name). If you're looking for a list of works using a certain trope, TV Tropes is the place to look. You'll also find lists of tropes seen in a particular work.

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Where did the strawberry pantsu trope originate?

The use of strawberry pantsu can be seen in many anime series, most notably from Ichigo 100%, and, more recently, Infinite Stratos (particularly Charlotte's) and To-Love-ru, but at also to older series such as Dr. Slump. Gintoki from Gintama can…
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What are the blue downward lines in used to symbolize depression or sadness called?

Does anybody have any idea what these are called? I've only seen them referred to as blue lines so far. I've seen them represent depression, sadness or disgust before but could someone clarify this also?
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Is there any relation between the images in Ouran High School Host Club and Fullmetal Alchemist?

There is a very similar image in both Ouran High School Host Club and Fullmetal Alchemist. Both the hair part and the eyes look essentially the same. Are there any known connections/has anybody official said anything about it?
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Has Naruto's less-than-stealthy costume been explained in-universe?

Out-of-universe, Naruto's day-glo orange costume was chosen to make him "pop." In-universe, it's hard to imagine a less efficient color for a ninja, especially in a wooded area. Has there been any in-universe explanation for why Naruto wears that…
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Is there a reason for the "Hair of Death" hair style?

I've seen this joke float around various social media sites lately. Is there a particular reason for why characters with this hairstyle - particularly mother figures - seem to die so consistently? For instance, is it an allusion or symbol that I…
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Can someone explain the term "oranyan"?

I had never heard the word "oranyan" before reading this question. The question made it sound like the term referred to a male tsundere. I searched this site for more mentions of "oranyan", but only found the linked question. I Googled for more…
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Explanation of Libido in anime

Seems like libido is the energy source for mechas in various series such as Star Driver, and Captain Earth. Exactly what is this libido it speaks of? Lust? Why is it that the world will supposedly end if something consumes all libido?
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Why is the mikan so popular in anime and manga?

In a lot of anime and manga we see recurring elements of the mikan in one form or another (most notably on a box). Is there a reason these oranges (in one form or another) recur so often in anime and/or manga (and some games as well)? Where did it…
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Why are fangs of girls so common in anime?

In many anime, the girls there have fangs. Kiriha from Tsugumomo Rika from Kanojo mo Kanojo Senko and Shiro from The Helpful Fox Senko-san Why are fangs of girls so common in anime?
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Why is Kaguya depicted with a flower growing out of her head when in her moron/fool form?

In season 2 episode 2 of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai ("Kaguya-sama: Love is War"), in the second skit titled Kaguya-sama wa Okuritai ("Kaguya Wants to Give a Gift"), Shinomiya Kaguya has a huge birthday cake prepared for the student council president…
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Has there recently been a trending popularity with scissors as weapons over swords?

Why are scissors starting to displace swords as the cool weapon of choice for main heroines to wield? (Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou, Kill la Kill)
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How to tell apart Japanese and non-Japanese characters in-universe and out-of-universe?

Anime characters are almost always drawn with... "anime" facial features. Eyes are big and round, every color is allowed for eyes and hair (not to mention hairstyle), etc. Since there are anime series starring both Japanese and non-Japanese…
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Is it usual in anime/manga/japanese to use ブツ as onomatopoeia of mumbling?

In My Hero Academia we see that when Midoriya is mumbling they use ブツ to symbolize it. Is this the rule for anime/manga/japanese or does it only happen in My Hero Academia?
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Who is the first Oppai Loli ever featured in anime and manga?

The first time I ever saw Oppai Loli is Hestia from Danmachi. But, is Hestia the first Oppai Loli in anime and manga? Was there an Oppai Loli before her?
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Are joke episodes common in anime?

Episode 101 of Naruto is a joke episode; it is set in between major plot events and revolves around trying to figure out what is under Kakashi's mask. It's also based off of an omake, which are often meant to be funny. Is it common to have entire…
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