Historical
95%Partly or completely set during a real period of world history.
Seinen
92%Target demographic is adult males.
Biographical
92%Based on true stories of real persons living or dead, written by another.
Philosophy
92%Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
Primarily Adult Cast
82%Main cast is mostly composed of characters above a high school age.
Politics
79%Centers around politics, politicians, or government activities.
Primarily Male Cast
73%Main cast is mostly composed of male characters.
War
65%Partly or completely set during wartime.
Samurai
60%Prominently features warriors of medieval Japanese nobility bound by a code of honor.
Religion
50%Centers on the belief that humanity is related to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements.
Swordplay
37%Prominently features the use of swords in combat.
Elderly Protagonist
20%The protagonist is either over 60 years of age, has an elderly appearance, or, in the case of non-humans, is considered elderly for their species.