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Aug 22, 2015 1:01 AM
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Hey guys, I'm at kind of a low point in my life right now. I feel talentless, weak emotionally, lonely, and just have a hopeless feeling about things getting better.

I was hoping to find an anime (or manga even) that has the main character who is in a similar situation as I am, but works his way out of it either through sheer willpower or the help of a pivotal person they meet in the show. Perhaps a show like this would motivate me and give me more hope, and I am easily influenced by characters in anime.
Aug 22, 2015 1:06 AM
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Clannad (After Story especially)
Kaze no Stigma (Not so much depressed in the anime all the time, but at some times, and when they show backstory)
Sankarea (This one may be good, she was trapped by her dad basically, but the MC tries to show her normal life)
Sola
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy (I think this one fits, been a while)
Kotonoha no Niwa (45 min OVA)
Grisaia (He helps them get over their problems, and i havent seent he second season, but heard its good)
Fortune Arterial (He gave up on meeting people, because he was always moving, but at the new school, he reconnects)
Kotoura san (This is a good one for you i think)
Legend of the Legendary Heroes (Maybe)
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Aug 22, 2015 1:10 AM
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Xievie said:
Hey guys, I'm at kind of a low point in my life right now. I feel talentless, weak emotionally, lonely, and just have a hopeless feeling about things getting better.

I was hoping to find an anime (or manga even) that has the main character who is in a similar situation as I am, but works his way out of it either through sheer willpower or the help of a pivotal person they meet in the show. Perhaps a show like this would motivate me and give me more hope, and I am easily influenced by characters in anime.

Touch (the anime ) is specifically good at this. I know you would think it is boring and simpleat first. But stick with it until the end its really good.
Here is the link : http://myanimelist.net/anime/1065/Touch
And don't feel talentless, every human is born with a reason and with talent. I am telling you this cause I was the same situation you are in. But don't worry you will soon find your reason of existence , it is just a matter of time.
Aug 22, 2015 1:10 AM
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Neon Genesis Evangelion
Colorful (movie) this especially
Aug 22, 2015 1:13 AM
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Also, forgot to mention, you could just watch super happy anime thatll make you laugh.

For some reason, i think you should watch Kaichou wa Maid Sama
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Aug 22, 2015 1:57 AM
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Manga:
http://myanimelist.net/manga/8967/Onanie_Master_Kurosawa

MC makes a mistake, gathers up the courage to confess it knowing his life will turn into shit afterwards. Everything thereafter was how he persevered to righteously redeem himself through willpower and friends.

Don't judge this doujin by its cover, I can vouch it'll be an amazing read.
(Refer to its reviews although I won't guarantee they'll be spoilerless)
Aug 22, 2015 11:31 AM
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+1 Onanie Master Kurosawa and by coincidence here is another one where MC name is the same

http://myanimelist.net/manga/3575/Saikyou_Densetsu_Kurosawa
Aug 22, 2015 12:51 PM
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~Shigatsu Wa kimi no uso (watch it. may not exactly be wat u are lookin for , but it will lighten u up before dropping u to the pits of heavens).

~Barakamon(keeping it slow and steady wins the race..)
Aug 22, 2015 6:24 PM
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NHK ni Youkoso!


First show to come to mind for me, too.
Aug 22, 2015 6:53 PM
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Watch zetsuen no tempest! Main character starts off very very depressed. The show features with tragedy and other important philosophical ideas and ends on a positive note.
Aug 22, 2015 7:01 PM

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No one mentioned Koe no Katachi...really good redemption manga
Aug 22, 2015 7:21 PM

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VermilionBird said:
No one mentioned Koe no Katachi...really good redemption manga


This is an awesome pick. If OP wants to check this manga out, I would recommend reading the one-shot first. It is a powerful piece of work.
Aug 22, 2015 8:47 PM

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I enjoyed Onani Master Kurosama a ton, and I finished all in one day. I'll look into NHK and Koe no Katachi.

Thanks everybody, I appreciate the suggestions.
Aug 22, 2015 8:49 PM
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NHK
Kaiji
Aug 22, 2015 8:55 PM

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Colorful 100% highly recommended.
Aug 22, 2015 11:35 PM
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Red_Keys said:
Colorful 100% highly recommended.


Jerkhov said:
Colorful (movie) this especially


this this this! def agree.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

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Forgot about Colorful, OP good rec.

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