Most anime have underlying themes and motifs that are common to Japanese culture but may be difficult for a new, non-Japanese viewer to appreciate or understand at first. For example, anime has different archetypes than American films, the magical girl and the bishounen hero being two. A popular theme which may also “shock” mainstream Americans is the concept of the fifteen-year old protagonist. Another possible culture shock is the seemingly less than tidy endings anime is known for. Positive motifs which are prominent in anime are the concepts of team work, putting others before self and perseverance. Fan service is a less prominent feature of anime which may or may not be noticeable to new fans and is not essential to anime. Fan service includes such things as “panty shots“, “catgirls“, gratuitous violence or moe. As a new fan gets deeper into the medium, these themes may. start to seem less “odd”.
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