In a recent discussion in redditforum users delved into a deep debate on the issue: «Which anime changed your life or that you would never forget?». This question generated a wave of responses and reflections among community members, highlighting the significant impact that anime series can have on the lives of their viewers.

The conversation began when one user raised the question, inviting others to share how certain animes have influenced their lives, whether on a personal, emotional or intellectual level. The discussion quickly filled with varied testimonies, showing how anime can transcend entertainment to become a source of inspiration, comfort or even personal transformation.

Participants shared how certain anime helped them overcome personal challenges, better understand their own emotions, or connect with deeper aspects of their identity. Additionally, many reflected on how these animes offered them new and valuable perspectives on life, friendship, and overcoming obstacles.

• «Re: ZERO. This gave me a really good perspective on what it means to be insecure. At the same time, it is the epitome of owning up to your flaws and making progress. Just a really good story about care and love. Both for yourself and those around you.».
• «Vinland Saga (S2) Showed an inspiring level of overcoming self-loathing and developing self-confidence. All while representing justice in a very stoic way.».
• «Sousou no Frieren. Honestly, it offered a great story that easily calms anyone dealing with tiring expectations. It really focuses on the beautiful message of being yourself to be a hero. Confidence, genuine kindness, and an excellent guide to creating change».
• «Haikyu. It pretty much gave me a great sense of what it means to want something. Motivation and passion for the sport. At the same time, it represents the environment that can lead to that being taken even further. Colleagues, rivalry, competition.».
• «“Your Lie in April” will always have a place in my heart and I get excited every April».
• «Made in Abyss. It's a little hard to get into, but it has a level of heartbreaking tragedy and emotional depth that impacted me on a level that no other anime has, or likely will, achieve.».
• «Naruto practically shaped me from the ages of 12 to 18.».
• «Sousou no Frieren. Learn to appreciate the people around you before they disappear».
• «Ranma 1/2 (1989), my first anime».
• «Yu Yu Hakusho is by far my favorite anime and I always recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet.».
• «Clannad. I improved my relationship with my estranged parents thanks to episodes 18 and 19 of After Story».
• «Aria is quite possibly the most calming, healing, and uplifting show I’ve ever watched. It’s a long, slow-paced story with beautiful scenery and a hilarious cast, and almost every episode is about learning to see the world in a brighter light. It’s an absolute joy to watch, and if you listen to the lessons they’re trying to teach, it can help you change your life for the better. It’s not a cure for depression, but now, whenever I remember to just look for something to smile about, I’m surprised at how easy it is to find.».
• «A quiet voice. I still have trouble doing this consistently, but that movie made me genuinely reflect on the importance of being kind and how it costs nothing to be kind other than patience and understanding.».
• «Komi Can't Communicate. It's such a silly anime, but with great characters and so much fun. Very sweet and heartwarming.».
• «Assassination Classroom, I've never had a better teacher than Koro-sensei».
• «Food Wars! will solve the problem after watching the marathon for 7 hours straight, it will change the way you see food».
• «A place beyond the universe for me. It's sweet and touching, but left me with deep feelings after finishing it.».
• «Mushoku Tensei makes me want to try harder, take life more seriously, and just strive to be a better person. I don't care how many people hate it, it's just my comfort series».
• «Invaders of Rokujouma As silly as it may sound, this anime emphasizes the old adage of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Yes, it won’t dazzle you with its animation. It may not intrigue you with its seemingly flat characters and settings. It may leave you disappointed. It may even repel you because it’s a harem anime. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll realize that Invaders is not what you think it is. That’s why I always add when I try to recommend it, never assume that it’s a typical harem anime, it’s not. The characters are surprisingly deep, rich in personality, and the relationships are rare in harems. The characters actually slowly grow closer and develop throughout the anime. And while it leaves a few loose ends at the end, the final episode ends on a quiet but also hopeful note. It’s like the end of a chapter in a book, the story doesn’t end, but the chapter of your life at that moment does. But that won't matter if you don't take the time to give it a chance. And that's what Invaders teaches me: sometimes, that seemingly banal anime at first glance can surprise you if you're willing to give it a chance.».
• «Mushishi has basically been my melatonin this past year».
• «Cowboy Bebop: I first saw it when I was 17 and it was a beautiful adventure that really shaped the way I wanted to live my life as a man. Spike and Jet were two very different guys, but they were also very cool. I wanted to emulate some of their qualities.».
• «TTGL: Never give up, never give up. Push until you succeed or die trying. It's just motivational. I would love to see a modern remake with current studio standards».
• «“Most of our discomfort begins when we imagine what life should have been like. To place your hopes on something as fragile as your possibilities is the root of all evil.” Tatami Galaxy».
• «Mob Psycho 100. Many of the characters are very personal and comforting to me. It also motivated me to write and draw fan arts and fanfics. I have also been quite active on different platforms for this hobby.».
• «Sword Art Online was the first anime I watched and it holds a very special place in my heart. It was the gateway to the world of manga and anime, and rewatching it every now and then is a pleasure.».
• «If you want to go down the rabbit hole, go for the original Neon Genesis Evangelion, not the remake. Shinji is not a well-adjusted kid, his father is a monster, and others are trying to keep Shinji together enough to keep the world together. Other characters also have pretty intense arcs, and the final films only make sense with a lot of assumptions, but boy, is this a ride.».
• “I watched Naruto when I was going through a difficult phase in my life, it motivated me and I was able to relate to the protagonist (I was also bullied at school), it gave me the confidence to move forward, it is safe to assume that Naruto changed my life.”
• «I would say for me it was Code Geass, it was the first anime I watched and I loved the twists and turns and the craziness of it all. It opened my eyes to what anime could be, from a story about a crazy adventure with big-breasted elf girls to overthrowing the government with superpowers from your eyes. I feel like people who don't watch anime are missing out on a different perspective and point of view than what mainstream media can offer.».
• «Planetes – Made me question humanity as a whole and how important it is to strive for greatness (ignoring many important issues in the process)».
• «Ping Pong the Animation – First of all, it portrays the life and struggles of those who live and breathe an activity and are getting closer and closer to the top, and all the hardships that come with it. The show shows very well how things really are, out of about 10 elite level ping pong players, only one “makes it” in the end, but then makes a point of showing that all the other former high level players are doing just as well. It made me realize that no matter what happens everything will be okay and we are just here to enjoy the ride, the world will not end if you don’t achieve greatness, just do what makes you happy and that alone should be enough for you to be happy.».
• «Gurren Lagann is really the only anime that I could say actually motivated me enough to have an impact on my life. I doubt I'll ever forget it unless I get dementia or something.».

Source: reddit