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Sep 19, 2013 5:11 PM
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I'm looking for an anime series that deconstructs a particular genre (like how Evangelion deconstructed the mecha genre). What shows should I watch that do this?
Sep 19, 2013 5:15 PM
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Don't know if I know the term of deconstruct a genre, I think hunter x hunter have's that.
Sep 19, 2013 5:17 PM
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Mahou Shoujo Madoka
Now and THen, Here and There (haven't seen it yet though)
Arguably, Tiger and Bunny.
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GoldenthunderBRS said:
Don't know if I know the term of deconstruct a genre, I think hunter x hunter have's that.


How so?
Sep 19, 2013 5:43 PM
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Bokurano- Even darker deconstruction of the mecha genre than Evangelion.
Aku no Hana- A very subtle deconstruction of romance and love triangle anime.
School Days- An infamous deconstruction of the harem/ love triangle genre of anime.
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Sep 19, 2013 5:45 PM
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'Gatchaman Crowds' may be one.
Sep 19, 2013 5:46 PM
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BilboJones95 said:
GoldenthunderBRS said:
Don't know if I know the term of deconstruct a genre, I think hunter x hunter have's that.


How so?


It completely changed the predictably you think it happens in each episodes, has psychological moments, great characters with excellent villains, and is fun to watch. Don't know if this explanation will help you.
Sep 19, 2013 6:02 PM
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http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/GenreDeconstruction/AnimeAndManga
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Sep 19, 2013 6:24 PM
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BilboJones95 said:
GoldenthunderBRS said:
Don't know if I know the term of deconstruct a genre, I think hunter x hunter have's that.


How so?


There's an article on it here (scroll down and click the anime and manga folder and you can search for Hunter x Hunter): http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeconstructorFleet

Though I warn you about reading it since there are spoilers. But the main gist of it is that Hunter x Hunter deconstructs shounen tropes, or content usually found within shounens, specifically battle shounens (not the shounen genre because shounen is not a genre). And the series mainly does so through its villains (which should not be in a manga for kids) and its main character (which is not a typical battle shounen protagonist).

Whether you consider that a deconstruction of a genre is up to you.
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Sep 19, 2013 6:38 PM
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Zambot 3 deconstructed the mecha genre a lot earlier than Evangelion and, IMO, did a better job of it as well.
Sep 19, 2013 7:15 PM
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xmaikokoro said:
BilboJones95 said:
GoldenthunderBRS said:
Don't know if I know the term of deconstruct a genre, I think hunter x hunter have's that.


How so?


There's an article on it here (scroll down and click the anime and manga folder and you can search for Hunter x Hunter): http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeconstructorFleet

Though I warn you about reading it since there are spoilers. But the main gist of it is that Hunter x Hunter deconstructs shounen tropes, or content usually found within shounens, specifically battle shounens (not the shounen genre because shounen is not a genre). And the series mainly does so through its villains (which should not be in a manga for kids) and its main character (which is not a typical battle shounen protagonist).

Whether you consider that a deconstruction of a genre is up to you.


I see, well I might have to check it out then.
Sep 19, 2013 10:32 PM
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BilboJones95 said:
GoldenthunderBRS said:
Don't know if I know the term of deconstruct a genre, I think hunter x hunter have's that.


How so?

From the top of my head..

1. Main character fails more than he succeeds.
2. Not so typical villains.
3. Some arcs end in an anti-climatic manner.
4. Fights are logical (more brains, less brawns), realistic (no asspulls) and short (in comparison to other battle shonen).
5. People die when they are killed.
6. The "innocent and pure" portrait of the main character takes a big blow in the current arc (i got spoiled on this one).

In the end, the storytelling is REALLY unpredictable. The story, for the most part, does not go the way you want or expect it to go.
CresherhsmSep 19, 2013 10:55 PM
Sep 20, 2013 1:40 AM
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I heard Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica deconstructs the Magical Girl genre or the aspects of it. I'm no expert on this though and can't confirm it.
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Sep 20, 2013 2:43 PM
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Mclovinballs said:
Mahou Shoujo Madoka
Now and THen, Here and There (haven't seen it yet though)
Arguably, Tiger and Bunny.


I second that and add Patlabor (especially the 2nd movie).
Sep 20, 2013 6:36 PM
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Trun A Gundam best decon of the Real Robot genre there is


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