Kodomomuke（子供向け “for children”）
Anime genre for children under 12 years old. The genre is characterized by a simple and understandable plot, the absence of scenes of violence and an abundance of humor.
Example: Pokemon

Shonen（少年 “young boy”）
Anime for boys from 12 to 18 years old. Shounen plots are dynamic, filled with elements of humor. Shonen heroes are teenage boys with high moral qualities.
Example: Naruto

Shoujo（少女 “young girl”）
Anime for girls from 12 to 18 years old. Anime usually takes place on school grounds. The stories typically deal with themes of first love, friendship, and finding one's place in society. The narrative focuses on depicting the development of relationships between characters.
Example: Sailor Moon

Seinen（青年 “young man”）
The genre is aimed at men aged 18 and older. The plots consist of elements of eroticism, satire and scenes of violence. Usually the action takes place in the real world. The main focus is on the evolution of character images.
Example: Tokyo Ghoul

Josei（女性 “woman”）
The genre is aimed at girls aged 18 and older. Themes of family, female friendship, love and betrayal, and the path to a woman’s professional development are some of the main ones. The heroines of the genre are adult, self-sufficient and confident women.
Example: Nana