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Psychological anime are great at exploring the depths of the human psyche and portraying intricate mind games, but many of them also dip their toes into surrealism. The first time such a mind-bending scene shows up, it can be a wake-up call for viewers as to how strange an anime intends to be going forward. In that spirit, let’s take a look at some of the most bizarre scenes from psychological anime!
With the world in chaos lately over a global pandemic, we thought it would be nice to talk about times that people were sick and actually made a full recovery. When anime characters get sick—whether it’s for a single episode or the entirety of a series—it tends to be a big deal. Their loved ones may need to desperately search for a cure or simply stay by their side to comfort them, and when the sick character finally gets better, they have a greater appreciation for the people who took care of them in their time of need. Let’s check out five times your favorite anime characters were sick, and how they got better!
Newbie gamer Kaede (who goes by Maple in-game) decides to check out a new VRMMO at her best friend’s suggestion but starts off on a strange foot by immediately putting all of her skill points into defense so that she won’t get hurt. Not knowing how these things usually work, she bumbles her way through New World Online and somehow manages to become one of its top players by making choices that the developers didn’t expect and breaking the game. But Maple isn’t really concerned about that—all she wants to do is make friends and have fun!
Golem and Somali’s journey across the land to find her real parents is filled to the brim with threats to their safety, but they’re blessed to find just as many people who only want the best for them. It’s heartwarming to see strangers open up to these two odd travelers, sharing their stories and growing closer to them even when they learn of Somali’s true identity as a human child. Here are 5 characters from Somali and the Forest Spirit with beautiful souls!
Dorohedoro is a jaw-droppingly strange anime about cyberpunk Satanist sorcerers who test out their magic on humans for fun, and the lizard-headed mercenary who is determined to track down the sorcerer who messed up his face and left him with no memories. Despite the pitch-black premise, however, this is actually a primarily comedic series that makes even its weirdest characters seem likable due to their sheer gleeful absurdity. Let’s count down our five favorite crazy characters in Dorohedoro!
With the likes of Nekopara, Magia Record, and Bofuri having almost entirely female casts, this has been a waifu-heavy season to say the least. However, some notable husbandos have risen to the surface (some coming from unexpected places) and graced us with their glorious presence in this troubling time. Let’s check out the best husbandos of the Winter 2020 anime season!
