recommendations for animes with life lessons

Aug 6, 2022 7:25 AM

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Zura_Nanojya said:
glass mask
the heike story

heike monogatari seemed to be really good. thank you sm 🙏

Aug 6, 2022 7:26 AM

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Fruits Basket
Belle
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl
Tatami Galaxy
Whisper of the Heart
Tamako Love Story (or any other Naoko Yamada work)
Millennium Actress
Ping Pong

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Aug 6, 2022 7:26 AM

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Pretty much every studio Ghibli movie

One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Naruto are some obvious ones ofc

Blue Period (if you're in the art industry)

Boku dake ga Inai Machi / Erased

Charlotte

Death Note

Hoshiai no Sora / Stars Align

Kono Oto Tomare (if you're in the music industry)

Nagi no Asu kara / a lull in the sea (this one has a few but not too many major ones)

Shikioriori / Flavors of Youth

Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid / The duke of death and his maid

Sora yori mo Tooi Basho / A place further than the universe

Aug 6, 2022 7:30 AM

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Ping pong the animation!

Aug 6, 2022 7:30 AM

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shank6010 said:

eizen-san said:

i just read the synopsis and wow this one seemed really good. its just what i am looking for 💀 thankss to both of you!

Another good one is Hinamatsuri

Also one more (it's not an anime though) is Bojack Horseman

hinamatsuri looked fun to watch 🤣 thanks again

Aug 6, 2022 7:33 AM

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AkiraMiyazaki17 said:
Fruits Basket
Belle
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl + Tatami Galaxy
Whisper of the Heart
Tamako Love Story (or any other Naoko Yamada work)
Millennium Actress

thank youu gonna read the synopsis 👍

Aug 6, 2022 7:34 AM

#57

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V3G said:
Pretty much every studio Ghibli movie

One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Naruto are some obvious ones ofc

Blue Period (if you're in the art industry)

Boku dake ga Inai Machi / Erased

Charlotte

Death Note

Hoshiai no Sora / Stars Align

Kono Oto Tomare (if you're in the music industry)

Nagi no Asu kara / a lull in the sea (this one has a few but not too many major ones)

Shikioriori / Flavors of Youth

Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid / The duke of death and his maid

Sora yori mo Tooi Basho / A place further than the universe

so many 🤣🤣 thanks very much!!

Aug 6, 2022 7:37 AM

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Koe405 said:
ig every makoto shinkai movie but idk

I think i've watched all of them alr because they're all really2 good ✨✨ thank youu

Aug 6, 2022 7:50 AM

#59

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eizen-san said:

shank6010 said:

one really good example

i just read the synopsis and wow this one seemed really good. its just what i am looking for 💀 thankss to both of you!

really glad if it matches what you are looking for, there are many lesson of life that can be taken.

also happy if you want to try my other recommendations, such as 'glass mask', a girl who tries her best for her dream, despite many temptations and difficulties she goes through, she still doesn't give up. also with 'the heike story', there is one important point that we can take on the good side in the end. I hope you can try all of them. ^^

Aug 6, 2022 8:14 AM

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There’s also Death Parade that gives you different perspectives on how people perceive right-and-wrong. It’s a very interesting watch

Aug 6, 2022 8:41 AM

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Redo of Healer. That anime teaches that you better treat other people well and if you do not, you could not experience any nice consequences. It's wrapped in a funny way

Aug 6, 2022 8:43 AM

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monogatari series. contrary to what most people think, it has a lot of life lessons

Aug 6, 2022 8:52 AM

#63

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blue period
to your eternity
kotaro lives alone

Aug 6, 2022 9:21 AM

#64

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The Horizon but it's a manga only if you are into mangas

Aug 6, 2022 9:38 AM

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Crazy11

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you can also watch Fruit basket

Aug 6, 2022 9:50 AM

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Kono Oto Tomare
Sk8
Liz and the Blue Bird
Mob Psycho 100
Kiki's Delivery Service
When Marnie was there
5 cm Per Second
Garden of Words

Aug 6, 2022 10:10 AM

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anohana
your lie in April (really good)

Aug 6, 2022 10:13 AM

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Natsume Yuujinchou
Tokyo Godfathers
Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou

Aug 6, 2022 10:19 AM

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You should watch The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, Gurren Lagann, Evangelion, The Tatami Galaxy. Also, the manhuwa "The Horizon" also brings amazing themes and life lessons

Aug 6, 2022 10:23 AM

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Zura_Nanojya said:
kotaro lives alone

that's a good one. rlly taught me to be grateful for what i have

Aug 6, 2022 10:29 AM

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eizen-san said:

garychand said:
i sold my life for 10k yen (manga btw)

AHH YESS my friend actually recommended me that manga. okay now i think im gonna be reading manga too than just watch animes. thanks so muchh

no probs, happy helping (◠‿◕)

Aug 6, 2022 11:45 AM

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Honestly most anime’s have life lessons if you’re looking for one. Even if you just wanna watch something like Naruto. In fact, Naruto is probably one of the most known for giving life lessons.

Aug 6, 2022 12:04 PM

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Haikyuu has a lot of lives lessons in my opinion 😁

Aug 6, 2022 12:24 PM

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Awt-ne-he said:
oregairu it has some life lessons l say

From 2nd half if S2 it's just monologs but pretty good ones

Aug 6, 2022 12:35 PM

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Hotarubi no morie
Children who chase lost Voices
Maquia: when the promised flower bloom
Kimi to , nami ni noretara
Josee to tora to sakanatachi
Bubble

Aug 6, 2022 2:07 PM

#76

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eizen-san said:
so i am looking for other animes that teaches you life lessons/have author's message like:

koe no katachi/a silent voice
gto/great teacher onizuka
ousama ranking
barakamon
clannad
orange
naruto s1? when he was a kid
sen to chihiro no kamikakushi/spirited away
ookami kodomo no ame to yuki/wolf children
mononoke (not mononoke hime/princess mononoke but idk havent watched it)
toki wo kakeru shoujo (the girl who leaped through time if im not mistaken)
toradora?
shelter? (idk if this is counted as anime)
hotaru no haka/grave of the fireflies (author's message abt war)
wonder egg priority (author's message abt technology)
violet evergarden
3-gatsu no lion/march comes in like a lion

sorry if there are grammar errors/not precise words

Already on your list but Violet Evergarden is the best for life lessons.
You can try assassination classroom too.

Aug 6, 2022 2:26 PM

#77

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I will recommend you:

• Kimi no Suizo wo tabetai
• Jossee, The Tiger and the Fish
• Re-Life
• Assassination Classroom

These animes are filled with a lot of life lessons & I can even tell you what kind of life lesson you can learn from each of the above mentioned shows

Aug 6, 2022 3:47 PM

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Try:

Anohana,
Erased,
Remake our life,
Death Parade,
Josie the tiger and the fish,
Ride your wave,
Your lie in April,
Bunny girl senpai,
Re life (highly recommend),
Weathering with you,
5 centimeter per second,
In the corner of the world,
Mirai.

And if interested you can try something like:

Shenmue,
Initial D,
Death Note,
Dragon Ball.

Aug 6, 2022 4:45 PM

#79

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hmm I don't know if it's a life lesson and it's been a while since I've seen it but I remember "Welcome to the NHK!" was good. It's an oldie but I have fond memories.

mitsumi ❤ iwakura

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awc ✦ mrc
✧ set by titanween ✧

Aug 6, 2022 6:22 PM

#80

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Mr_J03ST4R said:
There’s also Death Parade that gives you different perspectives on how people perceive right-and-wrong. It’s a very interesting watch

that sounds really2 interesting... its in my watchlist but haven't watched it till now. im gonna download it right away. thankss 🤣👍

Aug 6, 2022 6:28 PM

#81

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Poopsca said:
Try:

Anohana,
Erased,
Remake our life,
Death Parade,
Josie the tiger and the fish,
Ride your wave,
Your lie in April,
Bunny girl senpai,
Re life (highly recommend),
Weathering with you,
5 centimeter per second,
In the corner of the world,
Mirai.

And if interested you can try something like:

Shenmue,
Initial D,
Death Note,
Dragon Ball.

i've watched anohana erased ur lie in april relife weathering with you and 5cmps alr.. and yess relife is really2 nice. its in my top 10 🤣. thank you for the suggestions,, you mentioned many. im gonna add them to my watchlist 👍

Aug 6, 2022 6:32 PM

#82

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here's my honest recs

Aria franchise
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
BECK
MFKZ
Gintama (when it gets serious)
Kyou kara ore wa!! (manga)
Umineko: (manga)

is it really worf to put things in here like nobody reads these

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Aug 6, 2022 8:09 PM

#83

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Paprika (Character limit)

Aug 6, 2022 9:31 PM

#84

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ReLife was one for me, loved it. Same with, WorldEnd: What do you do at The End of the World, are you busy? Will you save us? (SukaSuka)

Aug 7, 2022 2:41 AM

#85

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kiniro Mosaic. don't question it but simply watch it

KINIRO MOSAIC FOREVER

Aug 7, 2022 3:26 AM

#86

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eizen-san said:

Mellorin3e said:
A place further than the universe, Gintama, sangatsu no lion, barakamon, A silent voice and maybe every hosoda movie except for Belle

arigato gozaimasu.. but gintama tho 1k eps 💀

300 eps not 1k lmao

Aug 7, 2022 4:12 AM

#87

Caio009

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a great anime to watch I loved exciting story

Aug 7, 2022 5:01 AM

#88

sullix

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Googuri Googuri, spend more time with your grandparents while they're still around and make every precious second count.

Aug 7, 2022 6:15 AM

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Thread has been moved to the correct board

Aug 7, 2022 10:32 AM

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Neon Genesis Evangelion - It's hard to say what the message of this is but I'll try. Our experience of reality boils down to individual perspective (which is shaped by environment, connections, experiences and observations) rather than actuality. Our experiences affect how we view ourselves which affects how we view the world. If we hate ourselves then we'll see the world as bad and if we accept ourselves then we can see the world in a much more balanced way. That is what the world truly is - full of things that can hurt and please us. No matter how bleak things may seem there will always be hope that we find love and build a life that we enjoy if we're willing to try. But first we need to accept ourselves and change. This is our responsibility as individuals. We need others to help us and keep our worldview grounded, but it is ultimately our responsibility to find happiness. Other people cannot bring us happiness. They can only distract us from our lack of it.

TL;DR - Our view of the world is shaped by our own mental state, and if we want to be happy we owe it to ourselves to take responsibility and live life without resistance. If we do that, then happiness and true connections become possible.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - Love transcends things like logic, environment and social standing. It is chaotic, uncertain and can be terrifying. It is not about being perfect or socially and morally equal. It is about communication, vulnerability and authenticity. Waiting passively or manipulating the other into falling in love is fruitless. Playing mind games to get romance whilst protecting yourself only starves you of it and hurts you in the long run. If you truly want the relationship, then you need to open yourself up, persevere through the anxiety and thoughts of "I'm not good enough" and confess.

TL:DR - Love is complex and risky. If you want it you have to embrace the chaos and grab it. If you try to get it unscathed through mind games you will likely never win. Stop scheming, swallow your pride and confess!

Aug 7, 2022 12:56 PM

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I love Ghibli studios animes but um, what was the hidden life lesson in spirited away? It was just her parents turning to pigs because they "ate too much" (?)

yes.

Aug 7, 2022 2:09 PM

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Dudes and dudettes, I love this topic.

Here are some suggestions not mentioned so far (I would love to know the reason why):
Hibike
ef: a tale of memories
Seirei no Moribito
Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight
White Album 2

And those I really need to second:
A place further than the universe
Angel Beats
Anohana
Higehiro
Death Parade
ReLife
I want to eat your Pancreas

Aug 8, 2022 3:38 AM

#93

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AsuxAX said:
I love Ghibli studios animes but um, what was the hidden life lesson in spirited away? It was just her parents turning to pigs because they "ate too much" (?)

it has lots of life lessons. i just googled it and found quality answer in quora. you can read it here
https://www.quora.com/What-was-the-moral-behind-Spirited-Away

you might not get those life lessons at first because this movie has lots of symbolism.

and tbh abt the lesson behind chihiro's parents becoming pigs i dont seem to quite get that actually. i personally feel like there's more than just "greed is destructive" because that is the reason/root cause why chihiro's story to actually save her parents started.

and abt her story in that place i feel like its talking abt life/symbolizes life. like how u need to work hard to live life, or u get some help first from an "insider" (Haku) so it would be easy for you to apply the job you wanted to get etc.

if i were u, i might not read this. its too long. 🤦

Aug 8, 2022 3:54 AM

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I agree with AsuxAX on the Spirited Away topic. It's just "dont be greedy", justified by "or evil magic will turn you into pigs". It does not really allow the viewer to develop their own value judgements about what happens. And thereby it is no match for more controversial, more open ended approaches that many other animes offer.

Aug 8, 2022 4:27 AM

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The whole Gundam series (outside Build and SEED). Well, they are all war stories with many messages~

Aug 8, 2022 7:29 PM

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I'll go with these, especially Haibane though reading some blogs afterward about it helps a lot:

Haibane Renmei
Nana
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin

Avatar: Anzu Kadotani from Girls und Panzer.

Sig by MissIntrovert.

Aug 9, 2022 4:22 AM

#97

eizen-san

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Overfoxed said:
I agree with AsuxAX on the Spirited Away topic. It's just "dont be greedy", justified by "or evil magic will turn you into pigs". It does not really allow the viewer to develop their own value judgements about what happens. And thereby it is no match for more controversial, more open ended approaches that many other animes offer.

ahh okayy maybe ure right. i was just overthinking it 😅

Aug 9, 2022 4:24 AM

#98

eizen-san

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also thanks everyone for ur recs!! i cant reply to you all so im just saying it in this comment 👍

Aug 9, 2022 10:43 AM

#99

sankuna

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Hyouka
Flavours of youth

Aug 9, 2022 11:31 AM

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Yuru Camp: encourages you to live life to the fullest
AnoHana: talking out your grief

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