# A Discussion of Anime Tropes (& Anime More Generally)

Malcolm and Simone have a thought-provoking discussion analyzing some of the most common anime tropes and what they reveal about Japanese culture and desires. They explore the prevalence of high school settings, "isekai" fantasy worlds, unusual relationships, slice of life, and more. The hosts share their own theories on how these tropes represent escapism, surrogate parenting instincts, and a cultural lack of meaning in adulthood. They also recommend their favorite anime series and studios.

- Kind: Cartoon
- Year: 2023
- By: Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins
- Genres: Animation, News
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/youtube-34AVGPVIkMA)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/ia/youtube-34AVGPVIkMA?play=1)