Random Cliches Only Anime Fans Will Understand (18 items)

(#11) Breathing In Disbelief
When something bad is happening in an anime, the camera almost always pans to multiple characters for reaction shots of their faces. The character will have wide eyes filled with horror, and a stuttered breathing like they're pushing out a really big turd. This most often happens when the main character is really hurt, or when the villain has just revealed a new power or strength that they didn't know about.
(#9) The Pervert Character
Sanji, Master Roshi, Jiraya...this is just scratching the surface when talking about perverted anime characters who are obsessed with women. Hell, even the original Pokemon series had a pervert in Brock, who couldn't help but swoon over the Nurse Joys and Office Jennys of the world. A pervert's #1 weakness will always be beautiful women, even in battle.
(#7) The Beach Episode
In a lot of anime, there is a filler episode that revolves around all the characters going to the beach (or sometimes a pool) to hang out and have a good time. There is one reason and one reason only that the beach episode exists....fan service. The girls are scantily clad in their sexy bathing suits, and the guys have their shirts off to show off their abs and muscles. Thanks beach episode! I always wondered what my favorite female character looked like half naked!
(#3) Hero Always Has Enourmous Appetite
What is it about anime characters and their insatiable appetites? The two names that come to mind are Goku and Luffy, but it certainly doesn't stop there. Remember that episode of Samurai Champloo, when Fuu gorged herself during an eating contest? The sad part is that she accidentally threw in the towel and didn't even end up winning. For whatever reason overeating in anime is a staple in almost every series, but who can blame the characters? The food always looks so damn good.
(#16) That Episode Where The Animation Suddenly Gets Better

You've probably noticed in long-form series that after a certain episode, the animation starts to look way better. If you've ever wondered why, it's simply because the show has become more popular, thus resulting in more funding and better quality animation. In the original Naruto, it's very noticeable when Naruto fights Sasuke at the Final Valley. For Bleach, many cite the Ichigo vs Grimmjow fight as the turning point for better animation.
(#8) The Exaggerated Facial Expresions
Whether it's shock, embarrassment, excitement, or anger, many anime characters will put on a completely ridiculous face to express how they're feeling. Sometimes it's tiny eyes to express confusion, while other times it's an extreme blush to show that they're smitten. All I know is don't call Edward Elrich short, or you might see an example of this.