Tragedy Concepts

The act of intentionally starting a fire with the intent of burning down a building or destroying something such as land or property.

Betrayal is the act of treachery or a violation of a trust or allegiance. This can be to one's friends, country, or God.

Child Abuse is the act of an adult striking or causing harm to a child. Not necessarily physical, but emotional abuse as well.There are also adults who sexually abuse kids called Pedophilia.

Collateral Damage is a military term describing a situation where soldiers destroy property or kill civilians by accident or on purpose. Example:Dragon Ball Z, there is a lot of property damages and lives lost when Majin Buu blows up the whole city.

Nearly every anime has a comedic moment here or there. Everyone likes to laugh.

What someone does when upset/sad. Sometimes people can also cry from sheer joy.

One or more past events that negatively affected one or more people. It's very common in an anime for at least one person to have such a past.

Drama is a concept used in story telling to invoke an emotional reaction from the audience by using serious themes; such as tragedy, suspense, and death.

The Funeral is the act of a burial after a death. Friends and family gather to morn as the body is placed into the ground, or pass along condolences to surviving family.

Also known as corruption, this is when someone previously goodhearted becomes sinister.

A common theme in several anime and manga.

Death of a major character.

The tale of how a hero or villain came to be who they are.

When someone returns an cruel favor to another after what has been done to them or an loved one.

Romantic Drama is a concept used in series to create tensions of highs and lows in order to leave the audience in suspense over an outcome in a romance based series.

The only remaining member(s) of a group that faced a threat or event that killed the overwhelming majority of all other members.

Are kept apart no matter how much they struggle and endure.

The idea that a major event/item/history is explained to the protagonist. With the main character and reader aware of the truth, everything is approached with a new view.

The massive battle of death between 2 factions or nations. Can either be because of religion, need for power or wealth, hatred of the other faction/nation etc.