Setting and Universe

Setting

Setting noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.

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Universe and setting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Universe" instead a noun "Setting".

Nearby Words: set, settling, setter

Universe noun - The whole body of things observed or assumed.

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Setting and universe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Setting" instead a noun "Universe".

old	old setting	old universe
full	full setting	full universe
particular	particular setting	particular universe
similar	similar setting	similar universe
Other adjectives: normal, complete, regular, current, standard, original, single, entire, real, dark, main, new, possible, shared, fictional, classic, primary, different, realistic, modern, magical, overall.

Please note that this trope depends on the audience being able to see the setting/universe from the outside, and that it thus cannot have any Real Life examples — subverted or otherwise.

Source: Soul-Saving Crusader
And beginning with the new series, Grimoire it will be set in a new universe and setting different from the the original series and Rebellion one.

Source: Anime / Queen's Blade
Grand Finale: Queen's Blade Rebellion is the grand finale of both Leina and Annelotte's sagas and the end of the regular QB series as a whole, now that QB Grimoire, who take place in a different setting and universe, was recently announced.

Source: Anime / Queen's Blade

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