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Fan Service
Fan Service is often a sexually provocative moment or pose that takes place in manga and anime. It usually has no real purpose to a story, and serves as a lurid visual. |
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Gar
Gar is an American-made term that counters the concept of "moe." A character who is gar (or who someone else claims to be "gar for") is a character of such intense masculinity that he (or, occasionally, she) inspires feelings of worship. |
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Gratuitous Changing Scene
Scenes of characters changing clothes shown in part or entirely for the purpose of fan service. |
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Revealing Attire
A concept where characters wear revealing or risque clothing. |
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Samurai
Samurais were warriors of feudal japan |
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Strong Women
Anime has long been known for having many strong male protagonist and depicting women as being weaker and in need of protection, but there are many female characters out there fighting this stereotype. These are women who possess strength not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well and are often the heroes of a series. |
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Yakuza
The Yakuza are crime syndicates of Japan. Members are often marked with elaborate tattoos. |