In genre studies, a coming-of-age story is a genre of literature, theatre, film, and video game that focuses on the growth of a protagonist from childhood to adulthood, or "coming of age". Coming-of-age stories tend to emphasize dialogue or internal monologue over action, and are often set in the past. The subjects of coming-of-age stories are typically teenagers. The Bildungsroman is a specific subgenre of coming-of-age story. The plot points of coming of age stories are usually emotional changes within the character(s) in question.
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (Japanese: 食戟のソーマ, Hepburn: Shokugeki no Sōma, lit. "Sōma of the Shokugeki") is a Japanese manga series written by Yūto Tsukuda and illustrated by Shun Saeki. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from November 2012 to June 2019. Its chapters were compiled in 36 tankōbon volumes published by Shueisha. The series follows an aspiring chef who enrolls in an elite culinary school where students take part in cooking competitions.
Jonny Quest is a science fiction-adventure media franchise that revolves around the titular boy named Jonny Quest, who accompanies his scientist father on extraordinary adventures.
Shoujo-ai is a term that has a rather negative connotation in Japan but for Western fans usually refers to Japanese media that focuses on the romantic connection fostered between two female characters.
The Lion King franchise began with the 1994 animated film, focusing on Simba, a lion cub destined to become king after his father Mufasa. It chronicles Simba’s journey of growth, self-discovery, and reclaiming his kingdom from his uncle Scar. The franchise continued with sequels like "The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride" and spin-offs like "The Lion Guard." There’s also a Broadway musical and a 2019 CGI adaptation.
A look into lives of three vampires, Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav who've lived together for over 100 years, on Staten Island and they are struggling with the mundane aspects of modern life, like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs, and overcoming flatmate conflicts.
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