As with any other medium based on telling a compelling story, the anime industry is filled with various tropes and archetypes. Several of these concepts have managed to find their place in fans’ hearts, as they are not only effective ways to transmit a message but can also be tools to tell amazing stories. Still, this doesn't mean every recurring trope in anime is needed, as many can be quite bothersome for audiences, and downright problematic in the worst cases.
