Anime relies on a wide variety of tropes, clichés, and conventions to tell a story. Some are idiosyncratic, such as shouting attack names or comedic chibi forms, but others are more common among all types of fiction, such as characters with amnesia. This particular trope is popular in a variety of media. Lost memories can be a fascinating plot device if used correctly.
Sometimes, a work of fiction will give the protagonist amnesia so they can discover themselves all over again, piece by piece. This can keep the viewer engaged, unearthing the character's backstory to find out where they came from, who they really were, and how they got to this point. A handful of anime made use of this trope, either as a convenient plot device to kick off the story or to explore new sides to a character in deep, meaningful ways. Some amnesiac anime characters have forgotten their entire past,...
Sometimes, a work of fiction will give the protagonist amnesia so they can discover themselves all over again, piece by piece. This can keep the viewer engaged, unearthing the character's backstory to find out where they came from, who they really were, and how they got to this point. A handful of anime made use of this trope, either as a convenient plot device to kick off the story or to explore new sides to a character in deep, meaningful ways. Some amnesiac anime characters have forgotten their entire past,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Louis Kemner
- CBR
Reincarnation stories in anime can be split into two categories: isekai and non-isekai stories. The Misfit of Demon King Academy and My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! are must-watch titles for fans of the genre. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is recognized as one of the best isekai anime ever, thanks to its character development and worldbuilding.
Finding the best reincarnation anime is no easy task, given the theme's recent surge in popularity in the medium. The more reincarnation stories that anime fans are presented with, the more difficult it becomes to identify the actually good ones. Yet for those intrigued by such a premise, there are certainly quite a few worthwhile options.
Reincarnation stories are common enough in anime for them to be split into two categories: isekai titles wherein the protagonist is reborn in a completely different, usually magical world...
Finding the best reincarnation anime is no easy task, given the theme's recent surge in popularity in the medium. The more reincarnation stories that anime fans are presented with, the more difficult it becomes to identify the actually good ones. Yet for those intrigued by such a premise, there are certainly quite a few worthwhile options.
Reincarnation stories are common enough in anime for them to be split into two categories: isekai titles wherein the protagonist is reborn in a completely different, usually magical world...
- 11/23/2023
- by Remus Badescu
- ScreenRant
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