Spinoff-Sequel: (
Type subgenre) This is a title which continues a series but has new or different characters and a different focus than the original. The characters from the original may be seen in cameo or supporting roles. Unlike "
Spinoff", these titles would be considered
canon material.
Video-game inspired: (
Type subgenre) The usual way for an anime to make it to the small screen is from a manga. Sometimes though the anime comes from a video game instead.
Gungrave is a classic example: Take a video game from Sega about a undead who fights with musical instruments and create an Anime about love, friendship, betrayal, and a few demons. See also: "
Dating Sim Spinoff".
Bishounen: (
Characters) (
↗bishounen = "beautiful boy") To qualify, the title has to be filled with beautiful,
young boys (often with long, flowing hair) no older than high school aged.
