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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: [http://anidb.net/a1208 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children], [http://anidb.net/a39 Slayers], [http://anidb.net/a169 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. | ||
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Examples: [http://anidb.net/a114 Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku], [http://anidb.net/a575 Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World], [http://anidb.net/a1003 Gungrave] | |||
==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. | |||
Examples: [http://anidb.net/a184 Tenkuu no Escaflowne], [http://anidb.net/a234 Digimon Adventure], [http://anidb.net/a208 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 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: [http://anidb.net/a24 .hack//SIGN], [http://anidb.net/a517 The Animatrix], [http://anidb.net/a2400 Gantz] | |||
=Space= | =Space= | ||
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==Other Planet== | ==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. 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. Basically, even mentioning of Earth existing or having existed would be enough. Although Moon is a moon, it also qualifies as Other Planet. | ||
Examples: [http://anidb.net/a23 Cowboy Bebop], [http://anidb.net/a1 Seikai no Monshou], [http://anidb.net/a5039 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: [http://anidb.net/a715 Kidou Senshi Gundam], [http://anidb.net/a192 Mugen no Ryvius], [http://anidb.net/a630 Uchuu no Stellvia] | |||
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