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Li, Z. (2024). Disasters and gender in Japanese anime films: Makoto Shinkai’s your name and weathering with you. Disaster Prevention and Management, 33(4), 335-352. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-01-2024-0003

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Kurnia, G. M., Hermawan, N., Muthmainnah, M., & Qomaruddin, M. B. (2025). Exploration of anime “A silent voice” as a media for mental health education: Thematic analysis of audience reactions on YouTube. Jurnal Promkes: The Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Health Education, 13(11), 63-72. https://doi.org/10.20473/jpk.V13.ISI1.2025.63-72

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Berndt, J. (2024). The Cambridge companion to manga and anime. Cambridge University Press.

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Berndt, J. (2024). The Cambridge companion to manga and anime. Cambridge University Press.

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In the touching final scene, the memories for which the characters hold rekindle as Taki remembers Mitsuha in their reunion. This touching scene demonstrates how memories connect individuals and help us navigate our social relationships to form deep bonds. Despite becoming adults and not having seen each other in awhile, Taki and Mitsuha immediately recognize each other due to the outcomes of the anime.  

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Time and space is seen as a precious thing, as life remains unpredictable. The human lives that we lead can be lost at any moment, resulting in surprises and challenges that encourages appreciation. The anime can be seen in trying to advocate for better outcomes within the natural environment, as this can help ensure that time and space remains for the next generation to continue enjoying and living. 

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Anime is a style of animated show and movies that originated from Japan. It is an excellent medium to explore Japanese culture due to the various genres that are available, and it can be enjoyed by all age groups. Unlike western cartoons that are typically aimed at kids, anime explore mature and philosophical topics as well. 

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A 2019 animated film following the life of high schooler Hodaka Morishima who runs away from his rural home to Tokyo. He befriends Hina Amaano, who is an orphaned girl with the ability to control the weather. However, this ability results in Hina becoming dissociated from reality. The pair attempt to correct the weather patterns within Tokyo with each other's help. 

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In the movie, the city is portrayed as being busy and isolating. Hodaka runs away to Tokyo hoping for freedom, but he ends up confronting the realities of life involving poverty, precarious jobs and danger. This leads to a more harsh environment where people are disconnected and fed up with their lives. Hina is also forced to carry the responsibility of being the weather girl, and she feels responsible for providing good weather so that others are able to feel more positive. 

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In a touching moment within the movie, Hodaka chooses his love instead of the good weather because he wishes to be with Hina. He does not care about the weather that would happen to the city in a heartfelt confession to acknowledge his feelings to Hina. He also saves her from ceasing to exist and asks her to continue living on without sacrificing herself. 

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Best scene in 'Weathering With You' (Tenki no Ko)

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The weather is a direct consequence of human actions due to Hina's ability to control it. Human often try to control natural outcomes in the world for convenience, ignoring the consequences of their actions. They are blissfully unaware of the sacrifice that Hina is making in order to alter the weather. This aligns with real life, where a select few experience negative outcomes due to the overwhelming majority wanting different outcomes. 

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A 2016 animated film about the high school students Taki Tachibana and Mitsuha Miyamizu who suddenly swap bodies despite never having met each other. The pair go about their swap lives and in the process learn more about each other. However, the threat of a comet landing results in Taki trying to recover his memory of Mitsuha. 

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A 2006 anime that follows the life of Lelouch vi Britannia, who was previously an exiled prince. Lelouch swears vengeance against his father for failing to protecting his mother and his sister, who has become blind and immobile. Lelouch is given the power of the Geass which allows him to command anyone he wishes through eye contact. 

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The anime revolves around the rebellion that Lelouch orchestrates, and the rebellion becomes a symbol for identity, justice and freedom. Lelouch rebels against the imperialism of the Holy Britannian Empire who have conquered Japan. Through his alter ego of Zero, Lelouch is able to inspire the people in order to fight for their rights and identities. Ending the tyrannical rule of the Empire would help create a better world for those that are marginalized. Revolution is seen as a necessary outcome for true freedom. 

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There is significant moral ambiguity within the anime, as Lelouch cannot be classified as a upstanding antagonist. In order to accomplish his mission, he lies, manipulates and kills many people in order to obtain true freedom. The audience is forced to confront whether all the action of Lelouch is warranted or whether he is too preoccupied in his pursuit of freedom that he is willing to sacrifice what he deems to be necessary to achieve the means. The anime also demonstrates the consequences of his immoral actions, resulting in tragedies. 

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Code Geass - Lelouch Claims The Throne of Britannia

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Lelouch sacrifices his personal sense of self including his identity, relationships, morality and even his life at the end of the series. He chooses to become Zero in order to achieve his goal, leading to the Zero Requiem. He ultimately chooses to sacrifice himself and portraying himself as the villain in order to end the violence that he has caused. He is deeply aware of the consequences of his actions, and seeks to atone for them by orchestrating his death. 

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A 2019 anime about anthropomorphic animals separated by their diets. The carnivorous and the herbivorous animals are attempting to peacefully coincide. Legoshi finds himself amidst a murder mystery and developing feelings for Haru. 

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A 2016 Japanese film that primarily covers the theme of bullying, disability, mental health, and suicide. Shoya Ishida used to be a bully towards Shoko and he attempts to reconcile with her by befriending her in middle school.  

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Bullying serves as the central theme in the anime, because it demonstrates how both the bully and victim are affected by such actions. Shoya is immensely guilty of his actions as he grows up, and finds himself becoming bullied himself as a result. The anime shows how bullying can often be orchestrated as a group activity, as the entire class picks on Shoko and refuses to take responsibility when confronted. The narrative of the anime follows Shoya attempting to deal with the consequences of his actions, and how he redeems himself in the process. Sometimes, emotional bullying can hurt more than physical bullying.

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Because Shoko is deaf, she communicates through sign language. As a result, she is able to overcome her disability and sign language becomes a form of connection for her. This is not completely successful, because most people simply speak. Despite the misunderstandings that occur, it is a form of emotional expression for Shoko. Due to her difference, she becomes isolated. However, as the narrative progresses, all the characters are able to engage in sign language to communicate with her. 

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Within the anime, suicide is seen as a valid option of escape for young people. Unable to deal with the burden of her own identity, Shoko attempts to take her own life. Shoya contemplates the same when he is unable to handle the guilt that he feels. Both characters felt like they would be better off if they did not exist, but this demonstrates how there should be more alternatives available to youth so that they do not consider such actions as being valid. 

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A 2021 anime that follows the life of Shoko Komi, a high school student who suffers from anxiety and is unable to communicate with her peers. Komi has a goal to make 100 friends, and she is aided by Hitohito Tadano. 

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Communication is a key theme within the anime due to how Komi deeply wishes to connect with others in her class. Communication is portrayed as an important method to form connections and to develop personal growth. It becomes a goal for her to be able to overcome her challenges, and to be able like her peers within school. Instead of simply remaining shy, she chooses to actively do something about her condition. 

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Despite Komi's perfect appearance within school, she struggles with her anxiety and being able to form friends within her school. The anime demonstrates how communication is not just about the individual using their words, rather, it's about dismantling barriers that are challenging in order to communicate authentic thoughts and feelings. This helps the viewer understand that it is okay to be different. 

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Tadano chooses the clothes of Komi San| Komi San Can't Communicate

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The anime is based on the ability of Taki and Mitsuha being able to swap bodies and living out each other's lives. Such outcomes not only provides a contrast between urban and rural living, but also the outcomes of how there are deep connections between individuals waiting to be discovered. The connection between Taki and Mitsuha informs the narrative, allowing them to stay connected through supernatural means despite their distance. 

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The biggest negotiations within the series would be the natural urges of animals, including ivolence, hunger and desire. It is through characters that are able to exhibit self-control that are able to appear more human like and to enjoy the peace and stability within the series. Legoshi is forced confront his own instincts of being a wolf as a strong and hungry wolf, yet he is kind and reflective of his own actions. He attempts to court Haru, and he must suppress his own desires as she is a small herbivore. 

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Friendship is important in the anime as it is Komi's goal to be able to befriend 100 people. This is already difficult for any regular individual, but it is made more difficult by the prospect's of Komi's anxiety and lack of communication. As a result, she is able to get the help of her friends to aid her on her quest. This results in her changing in a positive way when she is able to come out of her shell and begin communicating in subtle ways. 

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While many of the characters struggle with their own identity, they are eventually able to come to acceptance with who they are themselves. Legoshi's own journey of self-discovery results in him moving away from being a scary wolf into someone who is more gentle, and that he does not have to be defined as a monster. Instead, he is able to gain more self-awareness in understanding who is he is. Haru is seen as being weak and small, but her actions are justified in a society that treats herbivores poorly. She is able to command her own agency to do what she wants, and does not let society define her. 

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There is a social divide that exists within society involving herbivores and carnivores, and society is unable to balance such outcomes. There are signs of mistrust and fear, and carnivores are typically labelled as being dangerous. This highlights how stereotypes can be powerful, leading to groups of individuals being judged for how they are perceived as opposed to who they really are. A black market exists in order to skirt the rules of society as well, complicating matters further. 