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Shows that deconstruct a particular genre, theme or characters

Anime
byRobertBobert
Jul 05 2022, 11:24 AM | Updated Nov 7, 2022 3:01 AM
In this list, I tried to collect as many shows as possible that are dedicated to the deconstruction of certain genres, plot themes or various characters. Therefore, there are both tragedies like Madoka and Eva, and parodies like KonoSuba or Kaguya.
Shinseiki Evangelion
TV, 1995, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
A deconstruction of the mecha genre as well as the frivolous attitude towards the topic "teens save the world in anime".
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
TV, 2011, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
The most famous deconstruction of the mahou shoujo genre.
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
TV, 2016, 25 eps Me:- Author:10
A deconstruction of the isekai genre, as well as a critique of self-inserting escapism in LN.
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
TV, 2016, 10 eps Me:- Author:9
A deconstructive parody of the isekai genre, as well as a satire of fantasy clichés.
One Punch Man
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
A deconstructive parody of the Japanese superhero theme, as well as the authors' abuse of overly strong characters.
Sakamoto desu ga?
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
A deconstructive parody of self-inserting in a high school manga.
Yagate Kimi ni Naru
TV, 2018, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
Deconstruction of cliches and prejudices in yuri manga.
Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A deconstructive parody of over-planning MMO players.
Bokura no
TV, 2007, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
Deconstructing the old school mecha genre as well as ignoring war damage in anime like this
Mousou Dairinin
TV, 2004, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Deconstruction of moe culture and infantilism by Satoshi Kon.
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
TV, 2016, 120 eps Me:- Author:9
A parody deconstruction of the stereotypical characters and cliché plots of shonen manga.
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A parody deconstruction of the stereotypical characters and cliché plots of shoujo manga.
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
A parody deconstruction of the romcom genre and popular Japanese romantic delusions.
Gabriel DropOut
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A light parodic deconstruction of the clichés of CGDCT stories.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A parody and deconstruction of popular Japanese misconceptions, fallacies, and cultural hypocrisy of the time.
Maria†Holic
TV, 2009, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
An eccentric parodic deconstruction of old yuri works
Samurai Flamenco
TV, 2013, 22 eps Me:- Author:7
Deconstructing the sentai genre with a fantasy of how it would work in real life.
Animegataris
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Deconstruction of the concept of fiction
School Days
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
An iconic dark deconstruction of visual novels and high school harems.
Densetsu Kyojin Ideon
TV, 1980, 39 eps Me:- Author:-
The very first deconstruction of the mecha genre, considered one of the most depressing anime in history.
Strawberry Panic
TV, 2006, 26 eps Me:- Author:-
A deconstructive parody of the clichés and prejudices of the yuri genre, which itself has become a cult work of the genre.
Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Deconstruction of the concept of the main girl in harems.
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
TV, 1997, 39 eps Me:- Author:-
Deconstruction of gender roles in fiction
Ribbon no Kishi
TV, 1967, 52 eps Me:- Author:-
One of the first feminist deconstructions in anime.
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
TV, 2014, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
Deconstruction of the concept of OP protgonists and criticism of the social hierarchy.
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
TV, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
A deconstructive parody of "isekai into the villainess from the Otome game" and Otome LN in general.
Isekai Ojisan
TV, 2022, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Another deconstructive parody of the Isekai genre and its concept of escapism.
Uramichi Oniisan
TV, 2021, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Deconstruction parody of working conditions in the Japanese children's entertainment industry
Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu
TV, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Deconstruction and criticism of the idol industry and its fandom
Zombieland Saga
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
A more parodic deconstruction of Japanese idol and show business.
Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikutsu na Sekai
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Deconstructive satire on sexual content censorship and fighters with sex education.
Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo.
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Deconstruction of misconceptions about female sexuality based on the author's personal experience
Shuumatsu no Harem
TV, 2022, 11 eps Me:- Author:7
Deconstruction of harem fantasies
Babylon
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Deconstruction of the concept of public morality and criticism of the influence of politicians on society
Wonder Egg Priority
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Deconstruction of androgynous female characters who are attract girls because of their hadsome appearance
Kuzu no Honkai
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Deconstruction of misconceptions about the connection between sex and love
Re:Creators
TV, 2017, 22 eps Me:- Author:7
Large-scale deconstruction of various Japanese media, including magical girls, dark fantasy, Persona-like games and action LN.
Death Note
TV, 2006, 37 eps Me:- Author:10
Deconstruction of Nietzschean ideas, mainly the God complex
Kono Healer, Mendokusai
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
A classic parody deconstruction of fantasy tropes.
Akiba Meido Sensou
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A parody deconstruction of maids as an anime archetype and a real Japanese otaku industry.

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