Is it typical to bow when making a romantic confession in Japan, or is that a trope exclusive to anime? - Quora

Answer (1 of 3): If by bowing you mean the bow that goes along with an often-tongue-tied, hands-outstretched presentation of a love letter, or mumbled romantic declaration, then it seems that while not exactly typical, it’s not entirely limited to anime characters…at least among middle schoolers.

In anime, I've seen things where a boy accidentally touches a girl inappropriately and then the girl tells the boy she has to marry him. Is this a Japanese cultural thing?

What anime are looking promising this season (July 2020)? - Quora

What are the most overused TV tropes in anime? - Quora

What are the top 10 anime to watch as of May 2020? - Quora

Why is there so much kissing in anime, when in real life Japan, PDA isn't common? - Quora

A lot of animes contain love and relationships between adults and minors, is that legal in Japan? - Quora

Is it typical to bow when making a romantic confession in Japan, or is that a trope exclusive to anime? - Quora

What is one anime trope you don't like? - Quora

Is it typical to bow when making a romantic confession in Japan, or is that a trope exclusive to anime? - Quora

In anime, I've seen things where a boy accidentally touches a girl inappropriately and then the girl tells the boy she has to marry him. Is this a Japanese cultural thing?

In your opinion, what is the most overused trope from anime/manga that has made its way into other culture? - Quora

Is it typical to bow when making a romantic confession in Japan, or is that a trope exclusive to anime? - Quora

Is it typical to bow when making a romantic confession in Japan, or is that a trope exclusive to anime? - Quora

Which Japanese philosophy did you fall in love with the first time you heard it? - Quora

What are some of the biggest controversies in anime history? - Quora