Anime Terms

Meh, I'm kinda bored right now.

Basically, this is a list of anime terms people should familiarize themselves with while browsing the Anime & Manga forum.

I'm just naming some off the top of my head, so feel free to add your own or expand on the current ones. I provided links in case people wish to read them up more in-depth.

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Josei
-intended for older female audience (teenage and adult)
-ie. Honey and Clover, Nana

Kodomo
-intended for children
-ie. Hamtaro, Doraemon

Seinen
-intended for older male audience (teenage and adult)
-ie. Gantz, Black Lagoon, Ichigo Mashimaro (LOL, surprise, surprise XD)

Shojo
-intended for young female audience
-ie. Ouran High School Host Club

Shonen
-intended for young male audience
-ie. Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist, Shaman King

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Otaku
-basically, geek
-read more in-depth by clicking link above

Seiyu
-Japanese voice actors
-not restricted to anime
-ie. Aya Hirano (famous for Haruhi Suzumiya and Konata Izumi)

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Fan Service
-unnecessary to storyline
-excite/amuse audience

Omake
-extra/special features usually on DVDs
-ie. deleted scenes, bloopers