Families have often been more complex than the standard “nuclear family” that’s portrayed in media. This thought-provoking anime depicts what it means to build a family. It’s important to me - and I am sure to others as well - who experienced growing up with a non-conventional family.
In this emotional slice-of-life, a man of flawed character willfully puts himself in the challenging situation of parenthood. He does so by volunteering, and therefore elevating his own character by separating it from those he resents as they declined the challenge of taking care of a young girl.
The anime is an authentic depiction of the way
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Apr 13, 2025
Sousou no Frieren
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What does one do when they live for thousands of years while others around them live for a short time? The main character said repeatedly “I’ve lived a long time but haven’t done much with my life,” having done more than most and not feeling value in it. The double entendre of her name “Sousou” was genius. There’s “sou 送” which means 'to send' and “sou 葬” which means 'funeral.' She is Sousou the “slayer” who sends enemies to their deaths and Sousou the adventurer who sends off her companions at their honorable funerals.
With the lifespan disparity, one develops a sense and value of ... 
Apr 6, 2025
In my MAL bio, I describe how I recently gave up a high-paying position with many hours of overworking to get back in touch with myself and what I love. Before college and my career I watched anime. I thought it was fitting that one of the first anime my spouse suggested we watch in my new life with free time was Barakamon.
The anime explores the theme of breaking away from caring too much about one’s career to instead focus on one’s life and what brings happiness. People have careers often to make ever more money to spend ever more money and get ... 
Apr 6, 2025
Lucky☆Star
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I am recommending it as a quintessential paradigm of the genre- slice of life. If one were, for some strange reason, to go to a high school cafeteria and tape-record the conversations taking place and turn it into an anime, this is it.
I remember being a kid and recognizing for the first time that the table in the cafeteria that I would most fit in with are those playing magic cards and discussing N64. This anime can sometimes be touching. It shows how your friends are who they are no matter any differences in tastes and personality traits. It displays the loneliness of not ... 
Apr 6, 2025
I do not believe the Aoi Hana anime and manga receive the credit they are due. I feel too many are into the classic GL love story with a hidden crush, blushing, a confession, kiss, and perhaps maybe happily ever after.
Takako Shimura is probably the most prolific LGBT+ mangaka in all of Japan and this anime is an adaptation of her manga work. The manga should be read before the anime and I recommend experiencing both. Being as prolific as she is in the LGBT+ genre, I believe she is best skilled in truly capturing the social awkwardness and internal conflict of being a ... 
Apr 6, 2025
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope
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I always forget to not judge a book by its cover. I added this to my list thinking it would be a mere cute story of girls trying to save an aquarium.
Instead I experienced an anime that depicts themes of loss and grief. Some accept it, others blunt the pain by staying occupied, and a few build a memorial. It shows how some run away from their problems while others are determined to work through them. It shows what it means to follow through on a dream. It’s also a coming-of-age story where the main characters transition from teenagers into hard workers, discovering what ... |
