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openAdaptational Time Period or Dub Induced Setting? Anime
Is there a name or trope for when a show in its original language doesn't specify the time period or year the setting takes place, but a foreign dubbed version does? I started watching the English dubbed version of the 1979 Anne of Green Gables anime that was uncovered, and I noticed that the Japanese version, similarly to the book, doesn't specify which year the series takes place in, whereas this English dub (specifically, episode 3) explicitly sets it in the year 1870. I wanted to try adding this to the series' page, but I can't find a trope that specifies this. If anyone could help with this, I'd really appreciate it.
resolved Is this a case of Shared Family Quirks? Anime
Rumiko Takahashi wrote a short manga story called "Excuse Me For Being A Dog!!", in which the main character comes from a family cursed so its menfolk turn into dogs temporarily if they get too excited or suffer a nosebleed. Since he's tied to this cursed family through his father, there's several scenes where both of them turn into dogs. Does this count as an example of the trope Shared Family Quirks?
resolved Trope for different clips in dub openings Anime
I remember seeing a trope describing how dub openings use different animation during the intro than the original. I believe one example I saw on the page mentioning that the original Pokemon dub intro uses both clips from the original opening and several episodes. However, I can't remember the trope's name and for the life of me, I can't find it.
openCharacter 'title's given to extremely influential/powerful people. Anime
I was wondering if a trope page exists for something like this? This exists outside of anime, but is pretty common specifically in anime. Either for titles associated as a group, or for an individual. I think the character doesn't specifically need to be incredibly powerful to fit into this trope, just that they actually have a title, but obviously it's more common for a powerful character to be given a title. Here are some examples:
One Piece: - World's Greatest Swordsman - The Strongest Creature - Shikibukai (Seven Warlords of the Sea) - Yonko (Four Emporers)
Toriko: - The Four Heavenly Kings - Gourmet Human National Treasures - "Knocking" Master
Feng Shen Ji: - Greatest Swordsman Under Heaven - Great Generals of the Dark Ones
Bleach: - Captains of the Gotei 13
God of Highschool: - The Six
resolved Power System Anime
I have a question on if there is a trope for power systems like from anime like One Piece, Bleach, and Naruto. I tried searching for it but the closest is Functional Magic but that's more about magic than powers. Does the trope go by a different name or does one not exist for them?
openFacial expressions in anime/manga Anime
Is there a trope, or a superindex, covering what looks like the standard range of facial expressions in animé characters? (things like the obligatory wink when a character is knowingly addressing the fourth wall, or the way the eyes are replaced by upward-pointing chevrons/carets when excited, or the exaggerated letterbox mouth seen in the page image for Sunny Sunflower Disposition) These look like a range of standard expressions and trope shortcuts, and it'd be interesting to find out more about this. Thanks all!
openDoubts about certain light effects Anime
I have some questions and doubts, I don't know if the first image is a lens flare effect, in any case what exactly are they?
And the second related to the last image, are those spots abuse of the camera or the same Lens flare effect? So that it can be understood in this scene there are no spots from the beginning until a light reflects the screen and they appear, there is nothing within the action that spills those spots and when the lights disappear or are less bright they disappear even when seeing light.
openNamed by the dub Anime
A character who doesn't have a name in a work's original language is given one in a foreign-language dub.
For example, in Sonic X, Cosmo's sister doesn't have a name in the original Japanese version (her eyecatch card just calls her "Cosmo's Older Sister"), but the English dub gave her the name Galaxina.
Also, in Yo-kai Watch, Nate's parents don't have names in the Japanese version, but are given the first names Lily and Aaron in the English version.
Edited by rcs709openartistic license - monuments Anime
Do we have a trope for mistakes about monuments and famous buildings? Watching The Case Study of Vanitas and the Establishing Shot of Notre Dame Cathedral has the spire sprouting from the transept instead of the center of the roof.
resolved ExecutiveMeddling, but the production team does it to themselves. Anime
Is there a trope similar to Executive Meddling, but rather than the network or some higher-up placing restrictions on the production team, but it's the production team placing restrictions on themselves?
Context:
- During the production of SSSS.DYNɅZENON, the sequel to their 2018 anime SSSS.GRIDMɅNnote Which in of itself is based on the 1993 Tokusatsu show Denkō Chōjin Gridman, Studio TRIGGER intentionally restricted themselves as to how they would write the show. This meant that they agreed to not bring back certain characters from SSSS.GRIDMAN, such as Akane Shinjou and the titular Gridman, and challenged themselves to create something new but just as interesting as the latter show by sticking to only using Dynazenon.
(I've been told Universe Bible before, but this info was from an interview, and not a bible — nor is there a physical one to look at AFAIK)
Edited by Henshin4LifeopenTenchi Muyo trope Anime
In the Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki episode "Hello Ryo-Ohki!", Ayeka Masaki Jurai bursts into tears upon encountering a flower similar to the royal teardrop (a Juraian flower which is meant for sad occasions according to her half-brother Yosho) on Earth. Fortunately for her, she gets better seconds later when the newly-hatched Ryo-Ohki brings her another flower to cheer her up.
Which trope or tropes fit the above example?
Edited by gjjonesresolved Trope where people politely wait during fights Anime
I'm sure there must be a trope about this, but I have failed to find it or a question about it.
So, especially in anime fighting series, you have a fight or a duel and during the duel usually both display their special techniques and what not. But especially in shounen series's all action stops while the other opponent monologues about what a fool the other is and how their next extra special technique or power will spell doom for the adversary.
Now granted, there is the rule of cool and sometimes the waiting opponent is interested or is smug or (over)confident. But at other times they looks on being terrified while the other one goes on and on and they never attack even if they have been shown to be quick enough.
openThe shiny strip on hair in anime. Anime
This is usually in anime but sometimes I think I've seen it in western animation too but I"m talking about that light/white horizontal strip often around or just above the bangs that's meant to convey some kind of "shine" in the hair. or the hair catching light. EDIT: I know DC comcis seems to like to use it alot too. Superman and Wonder W Oman tend to ahve it in a lot of art.
Edited by DarthDracularesolved A Reunion Kinda trope? Anime
Does a trope exist for "It has been ages since Character A saw Character B. A has been thinking about B lately, then boom, Character B appears by chance, and their reunion ensues."?
Edited by Cake-ChanopenMoldiver trope Anime
Hello, once again. By the end of the Moldiver episode "Verity", Mirai and Mao are now balloon girls at a local theme park, while Misaki continues his deep space exploration mission. Meanwhile, Isabelle survives being tossed into the sun and reunites with Amagi/Machinegal and the other Machinegal Dolls on Earth. As Nozomu works on his version of the Moldiver suit, Hiroshi has just finished work on an updated version of the Mol unit.
Which trope fits this example?
Edited by gjjonesopenInstructive voice in the head Anime
In Psycho-Pass, when someone picks up a Dominator, it plays a voice in their head instructing/guiding them about how to use the Dominator.
In Tensura (That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime), Words of the World plays a similar role, giving the being some information about their state and skills and abilities.
If I were to generalize it, I would describe it as a feature where a disembodied voice speaks to and guides different people individually, akin to info text in a video game.
Do we have this one? I couldn't find it on the trope lists for Psycho-Pass or Tensura.
openShirt loss via ripping Anime
Before after or during a fight, transformation or , the character takes hold of his or her shirts and rips it clean off.
A form of battle strip or clothing damage. But cloth has to be ripped off.


openWhat's that anime flash in the background thing called? Anime
You know, when either there's an intense staredown or someone suddenly realizes something and the background goes all dark and then there's a horizontal flash of light with a spark in the center, predominantly seen in anime and anime-inspired media? I've looked everywhere on this site for it, used every keyword I can think of, and no matter what I've tried, I can't seem to find it anywhere. Is there a page for that?
openTenchi Muyo trope Anime
Hello. When Mikami Kuramitsu (who is Mihoshi's great aunt and the Galaxy Police Academy's headmistress) first appears in the fourth Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA episode "The Day Before the Party", Aira Masaki asks her, "Besides, why did you make yourself look so young?" Later, while Mikami helps out with Airi's documents, Tennyo asks the former "You haven't used that body in a while, right? Using your head and fingers is the ideal way to get back into it."
Given Mikami's older disguise in Tenchi Muyo! GXP and the fact the character was voiced by two voice actors throughout the series (Ikuko Sugita first voiced her for her older disguise in GXP and the third Ryo-Ohki OVA; Yoko Soumi has been voicing her since the fourth Ryo-Ohki OVA, which was released after Sugita's passing), I wonder which trope fits the above example?
Edited by gjjones

What is the trope where there is a futuristic city while the primary setting the protagonists have is a reminiscent of a city from either 20th or 21st Century? Rich/poor division is not the focus here, so it will not be Urban Segregation.
Context from Twilight Star Sui and Neri: