What are the common themes in animated space stories?

A common theme is hope. For example, in the stories where a character is resurrected, it gives hope to other characters. In 'The Lion King', Simba's 'encounter' with his resurrected - in - spirit father gives him hope to face his past and his future. Another theme is redemption. When a character is brought back, it often gives them a chance to right their wrongs. In some religious animated resurrection stories, like that of Jesus, his resurrection is about redeeming humanity.

Often, isolation is a theme. In 'Coraline', the main character feels isolated in her real life and that's part of what draws her to the other world, which then turns into a more sinister form of isolation. Also, fear is a big theme. These stories play on our fears of the unknown, the supernatural, and things that go bump in the night. In 'Paranorman', Norman has to face his fear of the ghosts to save his town. Dark animated stories also sometimes explore themes of redemption, like when a character has made bad choices but tries to make it right in the end.

Faith is also a common theme. In some animated resurrection stories, characters or other characters in the story have faith that the resurrected character will come back. In 'Pinocchio', Geppetto has faith that Pinocchio will become a real boy. This faith is part of what drives the story forward and is related to the resurrection - like transformation of Pinocchio from a wooden puppet to a real boy.

The theme of friendship also often appears. In 'Frozen', Elsa and Anna's relationship is key. Their sisterly love and the friends they make along the way, like Olaf, help them through their difficult times. Friendship gives characters support, motivation and the strength to face their problems.

Love and acceptance are common themes. These stories often focus on the journey of the characters in finding and being true to their love for another woman. For example, in many such stories, the characters have to overcome social prejudices within their fictional worlds.

Another theme is a distorted sense of self - importance. These characters think they are superior and their goals are the most important. Take Zim from 'Invader Zim' again. He believes that his mission to conquer Earth is of utmost importance and doesn't care about the harm he causes in the process. He is so self - centered that he can't see the flaws in his plans. In general, these characters often have a warped view of the world around them and their place in it.

One common theme is self - discovery. In many animated love stories, like 'Beauty and the Beast', Belle discovers her own strength and the Beast discovers his humanity through their relationship. Another theme is sacrifice. In 'The Little Mermaid', Ariel sacrifices her voice for a chance to be with Prince Eric. Also, the theme of acceptance is often there. For example, in 'Wall - E', EVE accepts Wall - E as he is.

Common themes in short animated horror stories include the supernatural. You'll often find ghosts, demons, or other otherworldly beings, as seen in 'The Haunted House'. Madness is another theme. In 'The Cursed Painting', the people who interact with the painting start to lose their minds. Also, there's the theme of the past coming back to haunt. In 'The Abandoned Asylum', the secrets of the past are what make the place so terrifying. These themes help to create a sense of fear and unease in the audience. They play on our basic fears and make the stories more engaging and scary.

The contrast between light and dark is a big theme. You have the bright lights and colors typically associated with Christmas, and then these stories introduce the dark, like shadows that lurk in the corners of a Christmas - decorated house. Another theme is the idea of the past coming back to haunt. Maybe there was a dark event in a town's Christmas history that resurfaces in the form of a ghost or a curse. And there's also the theme of transformation. A character, like an innocent - looking Christmas elf, might transform into a menacing creature, which plays on the idea of things not being as they seem during this holiday time.

The idea of a haunted location is very common. Whether it's a school, like in 'Corpse Party', or a village, as in 'Higurashi When They Cry'. These places hold secrets and are often the source of the horror. The animation can really bring these spooky locations to life, making the viewers feel as if they are also trapped in these terrifying places. It gives a sense of dread and unease that is characteristic of Japanese horror.