Reincarnation Isekai Anime User Generated Tags Scraped From AniDB

This dataset has been compiled to facilitate an analysis of reincarnation isekai anime, particularly scrutinizing its controversial and problematic themes as perceived by English-speaking audiences. It aimed to establish a data-based foundation for exploring the diverse motifs and thematic trends prevalent in this burgeoning anime sub-genre, with a special emphasis on audience reception and preferences. The dataset integrates user-generated information extracted from a online anime database, 'AniDB' (https://anidb.net/), with an initial selection phase involving another popular database, 'My Anime List'. It encompasses data on 45 reincarnation isekai anime titles, representing 28 unique narratives or universes, thus providing a comprehensive view of the reincarnation isekai anime available up until June 16, 2023 (when the data was colledcted). Exclusions in this dataset included original net animations (ONAs) and titles that are either still airing or yet to be aired to ensure the completeness and coherence of the dataset. The core components of the dataset include: 1. Anime Titles: A list of 45 anime titles derived from the initial compilation of 68 titles, which were refined based on airing status and availability of user-generated data. These titles represent 28 unique overarching narratives or universes. 2. User-generated Tags: An extensive array of data constituting 2393 instances of anime tags (451 unique) and 4155 instances of character tags (759 unique). This data, crowdsourced and categorized into broader themes by AniDB, serves as a pivotal tool for a nuanced thematic analysis, encompassing user-generated codes, themes, and properties pertinent to the genre. 3. User Ratings: Data encompassing the average user rating and the number of votes cast for each title, assisting in understanding the audience reception and popularity of specific themes or tropes.