Some romance conventions are so popular that they can become old hat if they’re not written really well. One way to keep these romance clichés fun and fresh is by turning them on their head by unpacking them and inverting them to subvert expectations. An anime may set up a character to be a stock tsundere only to show that they are the complete opposite upon further examination.Subverting expectations doesn’t mean popular romance tropes are stale; it’s just a fun way to examine what audiences expect in a romance. It’s like a humorous love letter to the genre. It also helps advance the genre through artistic self-reflective works.Normally shojo romances follow a sweet girl protagonist, but My Love Story!! follows a boy high school student named Takeo. He does have the personality of a Disney prince or princess, though. He’s so sweet and well-meaning that it’s believable that wild birds would feel safe enough to land on his shoulders.RELATED: The 30 Greatest Romance Manga Of The Decade (According To GoodReads)
Some romance conventions are so popular that they can become old hat if they’re not written really well. One way to keep these romance clichés fun and fresh is by turning them on their head by unpacking them and inverting them to subvert expectations. An anime may set up a character to be a stock tsundere only to show that they are the complete opposite upon further examination.
Subverting expectations doesn’t mean popular romance tropes are stale; it’s just a fun way to examine what audiences expect in a romance. It’s like a humorous love letter to the genre. It also helps advance the genre through artistic self-reflective works.
Normally shojo romances follow a sweet girl protagonist, but My Love Story!! follows a boy high school student named Takeo. He does have the personality of a Disney prince or princess, though. He’s so sweet and well-meaning that it’s believable that wild birds would feel safe enough to land on his shoulders.
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