Terms starting with T
七夕
Tanabata
Tanabata is a Japanese festival held in early July or August, based on a legend of two star lovers, when people write wishes on paper strips and hang them on bamboo.
Time skip
A time skip is a jump forward in a story's timeline, often several years, after which the characters appear older and the situation has changed.
特撮
Tokusatsu
Tokusatsu is a Japanese term for live-action film and television that relies on special effects, usually featuring costumed heroes, giant monsters and miniature cities.
鳥居
Torii
A torii is a traditional Japanese gate, usually made of two upright posts and two crossbeams, which marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine and the boundary between the ordinary world and a sacred space.
Tournament arc
A tournament arc is a story section built around an organised competition, usually a martial arts or fighting tournament, in which characters face a series of opponents and rivalries.
Training arc
A training arc is a section of a story where the hero prepares for a coming challenge by practising, learning new skills and growing stronger, often under the guidance of a mentor.
ツンデレ
Tsundere
A tsundere is a character who acts harsh, cold or hostile towards someone they like, but gradually reveals a gentler, affectionate side once their embarrassment fades.