Anime Tropes
"It's not like I like you or anything."
What is a "tsundere"?
What we'll see will defy explanation.
What is "Imagination"?
This YouTuber started off with gaming videos and "Let's Play" commentaries in his early years of YouTube, with his latest videos focusing about drawing every day for a year.
Who is PewDiePie? (Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg)
This character was first introduced briefly in the Official Announcement Trailer for Zenless Zone Zero back on May 13th, 2022, but gained a significant amount of popularity when his Teaser Trailer was released on May 27th, 2024. His popularity spiked even more as he became a recurring character in the Epilogue of the Season 1 Story.
Who is Von Lycaon?
Women used to wear these under their dresses to get that thin hourglass look.
What is a corset?
You almost never see these two people in the anime/manga, even in the protagonist's flashbacks.
What is the "Non-Existent/Absent/Dead Parent" trope?
I think of what the world could be. A vision of the one I see.
What is "A Million Dreams"?
This YouTuber had originally started his channel by doing sketch comedy videos, but later transitioned into Let's Play videos, specifically horror games like Amnesia and Five Nights at Freddy's.
Who is Markiplier? (Mark Edward Fischbach)
This Single from Bing Crosby sold over 50 million single copies.
What is "White Christmas"?
This was popular during the Victorian era, worn by women to push out the back portion of a dress.
What is a bustle?
They just never shut up. I came here to watch a fight, not listen to a lecture.
What is "monologues for exposition"?
People always tell me "Be careful what you do"
What is "Billie Jean"?
This YouTuber's first video talks about how accurate Chrono Trigger's time travel is.
Who are The Game Theorists? (Game Theory)
This candy brand was made in 1928 and has been the number one candy brand in America for many years, but has been dethroned for best Halloween candy in 2024 by M&Ms.
What is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
Katherine Hepburn wore these in the 1930s and 1940s to make a statement, a symbol of independence and defiance against the gender norms.
What are trousers?
This trope made its first appearance in 1966's "Sally the Witch".
What is the "Magical Girl Transformation"?
It's on America's tortured brow that Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow.
What is "Life on Mars"?
This YouTuber started his career centering around the Super Smash Bros. series such as the "How To Play 101" series, before he branched out to other games such as Rivals of Aether and Pokemon.
Who is Alpharad? (Jacob Ran bon IV)
This Disney movie was praised for its iconic characters, powerful story, and memorable music, and has been consistently ranked at, or near, the top of "the best" list.
What is "The Lion King"?
This accessory became popular the 1920s, coincided with the Prohibition era. It then became associated with gangsters and the film noir genre in the 1940s and 1950s.
What is the fedora?
Aura Battler Dunbine is the first to use this trope back in 1983.
What is "isekai"?
I would rather die than let you go
Julliet to your Romeo
What is "Until I Found You"? (Em Beihold Version)
The first video uploaded on YouTube is called "Me at the zoo", a 19-second clip of a man standing in front of elephant exhibit at the San Diego Zoo.
Who is Jawed Karmin?
This cult classic film shows a dark and cynical look at Hollywood, with a compelling performance by Gloria Swanson.
What is "Sunset Boulevard"?
This outfit was labeled a waste of resources due to their oversized proportions and the amount of fabric required, seen as unpatriotic and became a symbol of rebellion and delinquency, especially among Latino and African American youth.
What is the Zoot Suit?