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=Fantasy World= | =Fantasy World= | ||
A fantasy world is a type of imaginary world, part of a fictional universe. Typical worlds involve, but are not limited to magic or magical abilities and a medieval theme. Some worlds may be a parallel world tenuously connected to Earth via magical portals or items; a fictional Earth set in the remote past or future; or an entirely independent world set in another universe. | A '''fantasy world''' is a type of imaginary world, part of a fictional universe. Typical worlds involve, but are not limited to magic or magical abilities and a medieval theme. Some worlds may be a parallel world tenuously connected to Earth via magical portals or items; a fictional Earth set in the remote past or future; or an entirely independent world set in another universe. | ||
Many fantasy worlds draw heavily on real world history, geography and sociology, and also on folklore. | Many fantasy worlds draw heavily on real world history, geography and sociology, and also on folklore. | ||
Examples: | ''Examples: {{a|1208|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}, {{a|39|Slayers}}, {{a|169|Lodoss-tou Senki}}'' | ||
==Dystopia== | ==Dystopia== | ||
A dystopia is a fictional society that is the antithesis of utopia. A dystopic society is characterised by negative traits the author chooses to illustrate, such as poverty, dictatorship, violence, and/or pollution. | A '''dystopia''' is a fictional society that is the antithesis of utopia. A dystopic society is characterised by negative traits the author chooses to illustrate, such as poverty, dictatorship, violence, and/or pollution. | ||
The only trait common to all dystopias is that they are negative and undesirable societies, but many commonalities are found across dystopian societies. In general, dystopias are seen as visions of "dangerous and alienating future societies," often criticizing current trends in culture. It is a culture where the condition of life is "extremely bad," as from deprivation, oppression, or terror. | The only trait common to all dystopias is that they are negative and undesirable societies, but many commonalities are found across dystopian societies. In general, dystopias are seen as visions of "dangerous and alienating future societies," often criticizing current trends in culture. It is a culture where the condition of life is "extremely bad," as from deprivation, oppression, or terror. | ||
Most dystopias impose severe social restrictions on the characters' lives. | Most dystopias impose severe social restrictions on the characters' lives. | ||
Examples: | ''Examples: {{a|114|Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku}}, {{a|575|Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World}}, {{a|1003|Gungrave}}'' | ||
==Parallel Universe== | ==Parallel Universe== | ||
Parallel universe or alternative reality is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. Because "alternative reality" sometimes implies that the reality is a variant of our own, like for example a mirror world, we'll use the term "Parallel Universe" which is more general, without any connotations implying a relationship (or lack thereof) with our own universe. | '''Parallel universe''' or '''alternative reality''' is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. Because "alternative reality" sometimes implies that the reality is a variant of our own, like for example a mirror world, we'll use the term "Parallel Universe" which is more general, without any connotations implying a relationship (or lack thereof) with our own universe. | ||
Examples: | ''Examples: {{a|184|Tenkuu no Escaflowne}}, {{a|234 Digimon Adventure}}, {{a|208|El Hazard: The Magnificent World}}'' | ||
==Virtual Reality== | ==Virtual Reality== | ||
A place where the character interacts with a computer(or some other device)-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one. The condition for a virtual reality to exist is the existence of real world for the character. In some cases, a virtual reality where characters can get harmed physically is depicted. | A '''virtual reality''' is a place where the character interacts with a computer(or some other device)-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one. The condition for a virtual reality to exist is the existence of real world for the character. In some cases, a virtual reality where characters can get harmed physically is depicted. | ||
Examples: | ''Examples: {{a|24|.hack//SIGN}}, {{a|517|The Animatrix}}, {{a|2400|Gantz}}'' | ||
=Space= | =Space= | ||