Red Flower

The red flower is the most well-known plant in anime. It may sound like a general category, but long-time fans know that the Red Spider Lily, or Higanbana, is usually what shows up here. These beautiful flowers with their unique, curling petals are almost like visual shorthand for death, separation, and the afterlife. You see them all the time, from dark fantasy shows to sad endings, where they often cover the background in a sea of red to show that things are about to get serious.

Of course, not everything is bad. This tag also includes the classic red rose, which is the most romantic and passionate flower. These will go well with either gothic lolita fashion or characters that look like princes, which will add a touch of class and drama to the composition. The camellia (tsubaki) is another flower that is often used in samurai stories because it represents sudden death or just because it looks so beautiful against a snowy background. The deep red petals against a character's pale skin or dark outfit make for a beautiful picture that really stands out on a high-resolution screen.