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Which anime uses its narrative and characters to explore existential questions about the meaning of life?

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May 24, 9:57 AM
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Deep Talk Day 2. Let's get philosophical!

May 24, 10:41 AM
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May 24, 12:10 PM
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The Sky Crawlers is a really powerfully-written exploration of humanity’s relationship with war and the underlying societal frustrations of a generation growing up in late-stage capitalism
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May 24, 3:05 PM
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Digimon tamers, evangelion and madoka magica
May 24, 3:48 PM
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There is no meaning of life tbh...except to merely exist.
May 24, 8:31 PM
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"Sonny Boy" has a lot going on, but the meaning of life is definitely one of its central themes.
May 24, 8:43 PM
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i think honey and clover fits that a little. highly enjoyable and gets really deep too, great characters with great developments. at one point there was this whole finding out who you are thing which lasted several episodes. i highly recommend giving this a try. only 2 seasons with proper conclusion.

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May 24, 9:33 PM
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Phoenix has an arc that is literally called "Life." It is the arc that introduces a character based on Jesus Christ. It has yet to be animated, however.
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May 24, 9:56 PM
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Kaiba - That's pretty much the point of the anime; exploring what it means to be human.
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Chikyuu Shoujo Arjuna
Lain
Haibane Renmei
Pale Cocoon
Ergo Proxy
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Maquia

Somehow I think:
Vinland Saga (S2)
Natsume Yuujinchou
To your eternity
Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai
Noein
Shelter (short)
Kanojo to kanojo no neko
May 24, 11:25 PM
cinnamon girl ♡

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Natsume Yuujinchou and Death Parade and To Your Eternity.. truly makes you think huh
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May 24, 11:34 PM

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Maybe my answer is not quite what you expected, but the anime that immediately came to my mind was 86 related to the meaning of life and death from the characters in the anime and ReLIFE slightly touched on the meaning of life but more about life can be fun if we enjoy the moment and try to be better.

𝕊𝕙𝕚𝕣𝕠 - 𝕊𝕖𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕦𝕟'𝕤 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕪𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕥
"Time doesn't heal anything, it just teaches us how to live with pain." —Itachi Uchiha
May 25, 12:02 AM

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Almost everything that’s actually good, either directly or indirectly.
May 25, 12:03 AM

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I think Ace from One Piece fits that bill, but it is more intrapersonal than it is about life in general.
Honobono Log - best slice of life short
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May 25, 1:36 PM

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Casshern Sins and Welcome to the NHK come to mind
May 25, 2:41 PM

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vinland saga
Serial expiraments lain
Evangelion
May 26, 6:35 AM

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Girls Last Tour - exploration of the meaning of living, hopelessnesse and inevitability of the end of life but cute girls.
                                                                   


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