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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: {{a|1208|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}, {{a|39|Slayers}}, {{a|169|Lodoss-tou Senki}}'' | :''Examples: {{a|1208|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}, {{a|39|Slayers}}, {{a|169|Lodoss-tou Senki}}'' | ||
==Dystopia== | ==Dystopia== | ||
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Most dystopias impose severe social restrictions on the characters' lives. | Most dystopias impose severe social restrictions on the characters' lives. | ||
''Examples: {{a|114|Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku}}, {{a|575|Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World}}, {{a|1003|Gungrave}}'' | :''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 (meaning a fantasy world can just as well have an alternative reality, doesn't need to be our reality). To put it more simply, if more than 1 universe/reality is present in the anime, this category is valid. | '''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 (meaning a fantasy world can just as well have an alternative reality, doesn't need to be our reality). To put it more simply, if more than 1 universe/reality is present in the anime, this category is valid. | ||
''Examples: {{a|184|Tenkuu no Escaflowne}}, {{a|234|Digimon Adventure}}, {{a|208|El Hazard: The Magnificent World}}'' | :''Examples: {{a|184|Tenkuu no Escaflowne}}, {{a|234|Digimon Adventure}}, {{a|208|El Hazard: The Magnificent World}}'' | ||
==Virtual Reality== | ==Virtual Reality== | ||
A '''virtual reality''' is a place where the character interacts with a computer(or some other device)-simulated environment, be it real or imagined. 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 real or imagined. 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: {{a|24|.hack//SIGN}}, {{a|517|The Animatrix}}, {{a|2400|Gantz}}'' | :''Examples: {{a|24|.hack//SIGN}}, {{a|517|The Animatrix}}, {{a|2400|Gantz}}'' | ||
=Space= | =Space= | ||
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The anime will fit this category if some or all of the action '''takes place on another planet''' which is supposedly in the same universe as Earth, not a complete fantasy world; usually there has to be some concept of space travel. The Latin name for Earth - Terra, would also pass the condition of being in the same universe as Earth. Basically, even mentioning of Earth existing or having existed would be enough. Although Moon is a moon, it also qualifies as Other Planet. | The anime will fit this category if some or all of the action '''takes place on another planet''' which is supposedly in the same universe as Earth, not a complete fantasy world; usually there has to be some concept of space travel. The Latin name for Earth - Terra, would also pass the condition of being in the same universe as Earth. Basically, even mentioning of Earth existing or having existed would be enough. Although Moon is a moon, it also qualifies as Other Planet. | ||
''Examples: {{a|23|Cowboy Bebop}}, {{a|1|Seikai no Monshou}}, {{a|5039|Terra e... (2007)}}'' | :''Examples: {{a|23|Cowboy Bebop}}, {{a|1|Seikai no Monshou}}, {{a|5039|Terra e... (2007)}}'' | ||
==Shipboard== | ==Shipboard== | ||
Beam me up, Scotty! Space stations (think Death Star) also count. Basically, if the setting '''takes place onboard a spaceship''' in space, this category is applicable. If the spaceship lies on a planet and never actually gets into space, then you should not add this category. | Beam me up, Scotty! Space stations (think Death Star) also count. Basically, if the setting '''takes place onboard a spaceship''' in space, this category is applicable. If the spaceship lies on a planet and never actually gets into space, then you should not add this category. | ||
''Examples: {{a|715|Kidou Senshi Gundam}}, {{a|192|Mugen no Ryvius}}, {{a|630|Uchuu no Stellvia}}'' | :''Examples: {{a|715|Kidou Senshi Gundam}}, {{a|192|Mugen no Ryvius}}, {{a|630|Uchuu no Stellvia}}'' | ||
[[Category:Definitions]] | [[Category:Definitions]] | ||