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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.
==Mirror World==
 
The only example i can think of for mirror world is this: Imagine a world where persons have angel like powers/attributes (good persons and all that) the mirror world of this one would be a world with the same locations and in the same timeline where all the persons would be demons (bad persons and all that).
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]
Mirror World is a subset of Parallel Worlds/Dimensions.
 
==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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Revision as of 13:04, 25 January 2008

The places the anime can take place in. Includes more specific places such as a country on Earth, as well as more general places such as a dystopia or a mirror world.

Earth

That big mud ball that most of us live on.

Americas

CIA political map of the Americas

United States

The land of the free. Including Alaska and Hawaii.

Asia

China

Very big, cheap Rolexes, everyone does kung-fu.

Japan

Last stronghold for humanity, if Tokyo falls, it's all over. Tokyo tower will undoubtedly fall anyway.

Korea

Split personality, zerg rushers.

Russia

Bears, vodka, bigger than China.

Note: this also includes the European part of Russia (you know, the part where Moscow is, before the Ural mountain range).

Europe

France

Le fuck!

Germany

Ja, trink mein zaft du gailes luda!

Italy

They make good porn too!

United Kingdom

Oh bollocks, I'm late for my 5 o'clock tea because of this bloody weather!

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. Many fantasy worlds draw heavily on real world history, geography and sociology, and also on folklore.

Examples: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Slayers, Lodoss-tou Senki

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. 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.

Examples: Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku, Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World, 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: Tenkuu no Escaflowne, Digimon Adventure, El Hazard: The Magnificent World

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.

Examples: .hack//SIGN, The Animatrix, Gantz

Space

The final frontier.

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: Cowboy Bebop, Seikai no Monshou, Terra e... (2007)

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.

Examples: Kidou Senshi Gundam, Mugen no Ryvius, Uchuu no Stellvia