Shonen, meaning "boys," and Shojo, meaning "girls," are genres that cater largely to children and teenagers - though that doesn't stop older viewers from enjoying them too, of course. Shonen anime tends to be more action-orientated, feature a predominantly male cast and more often than not, a zero to hero main character who must overcome the odds to become the very best at something. This is likely thanks to the fact that the most popular genres in Japanese animation appeal to a younger demographic. Like most other forms of animation from around the world, anime has a habit of featuring more young heroes and heroines than older ones.
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