Because anime is so stylized, certain features or concepts have become so common that they have been given names of their own. Often in comedic anime, characters that are shocked or surprised will perform a face fault, in which they take an extremely exagerrated expression. Angry characters may exhibit a vein effect, where four lines vaguely in the shape of a pair of crossed veins will appear on their forehead. Angry women will sometimes summon a mallet from nowhere and strike someone with it, leading to the concept of Hammerspace. Embarassed characters will invariably produce a massive sweat-drop, which has become something of a stereotype of anime.

After the initial deal, the first of what may be several betting rounds begins. Between rounds, the players\' hands develop in some way, often by being dealt additional cards or replacing cards previously dealt. During a round of betting, there will always be a current bet amount, which is the total amount of money bet in this round by the player who bet last in this round.

It is very common for one title to spawn several different releases. A title that starts as a popular television series might then have a movie produced at a later date. A good example is Tenchi Muyo—originally an OVA, Tenchi Muyo spawned three movies, three television series, and several spinoff titles and specials.