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I need an elaborate answer to this question. After one of the answers I got
from another question where a particular film jargon ("plotless story") was
used, I read a [wiki page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_\(narrative\))
and found that plot (narrative) means the chain of events which are linked to
each other. In every show which is made for entertainment, there must be a
link between events otherwise it would make no sense to watch it. Imagine a
hypothetical "plotless show" where two characters completed unrelated to each
other, die because of completely unrelated reasons, it'd rather be called a
set of random events rather than a show.

When people say "this anime has no plot", what do they actually mean? Are they
talking about two episodes not connected to each other?


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Meaning of the term 'plotless'


@torisuda has it correct:

> It means a story that lacks an overarching narrative

For an example of a _plotless_ show, see Lucky Star.

The characters are the same in each scene, but every scene is **distinct**
from each other. In one scene they might be talking about how to eat a
chocolate cornet, another they might be talking about video games.

There are jokes that are referred to again - for example how Kagami is a
tsundere. But this isn't a **narrative** or simply put - a story.

Your definition of narrative is correct:

> the chain of events which are linked to each other

but, it fails to contextualize the **links**. the links are items that further
the plot's progression - for example: a hero beats a villain who was blocking
the path, the girls perform in a concert that raises their fame, etc.

Links like reusing jokes, same characters - or generally things of **no
overall consequence** do not contribute to the story/plot.

If we have no links like we described, the show can be called **plotless**.

Feel free to comment if you want me to expand on something.


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