noun
high fantasy
Refers to the subgenre of fantasy fiction set in an entirely fictional world with epic themes, as opposed to low fantasy set in the real world.
ハイファンタジーの代表作として『指輪物語』がよく挙げられる。
The Lord of the Rings is often cited as a representative work of high fantasy.
Variant with a middle dot; less common but still seen.
Low fantasy, where magical elements intrude on the real world, contrasting with high fantasy's entirely fictional setting.
Loanword from English 'high fantasy'.