The cycle of hatred and violence is a very interesting trope in all types of media. It makes viewers question their lives and actions a lot, and teaches people that violence is never an option, since it will only bring more pain and suffering. And these anime are especially good with this idea.
Attack on Titan is such an obvious example of this theme but it still has to be mentioned since it’s the epitome of it.
Marleyans try to kill Eldians, then Eldians want to get their revenge, then Marleyans want to fight them back, then… And it goes on and on and on, and there seems to be no end to violence, revenge and drama in this series.
This anime is very good at portraying characters’ personal trauma and showing how they deal with abuse and finally reach forgiveness.
Fruits Basket starts with a peculiar curse: if a member of the Souma family is hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they temporarily transform into one of the animals of the zodiac. While this might sound hilarious and even a bit cute, the reality is far from humorous.
86
If you’re into the mecha or military genre, this wonderful story will be your cup of tea.
A series about war is almost meant to explore the cycle of hatred, and 86 is no exception. Whether it’s two empires fighting or humans piloting autonomous units, called Juggernauts, the war never stops, and the desire for revenge only grows bigger.
Another anime including machines, but this time we have human-looking androids that seem to peacefully coexist with humans. Until something terrible happens, of course.
It starts with a murder mystery of a beloved robot and a human robot rights activist and turns into a much deeper and even existential experience that will make you think about the nature of violence, revenge, forgiveness, friendship and much more.
When Akira Fudo merges with a powerful demon, his kind and even weak human nature remains. It’s just now accompanied by different demon attributes, such as inhuman strength, regeneration abilities and unnatural dexterity.
Another thing that he acquired due to this partnership is an insatiable desire for revenge, and now he’s trying to destroy the ones who’ve wreaked havoc upon the world alongside his human friend.
When violence never stops.
The cycle of hatred and violence is a very interesting trope in all types of media. It makes viewers question their lives and actions a lot, and teaches people that violence is never an option, since it will only bring more pain and suffering. And these anime are especially good with this idea.
Attack on Titan is such an obvious example of this theme but it still has to be mentioned since it’s the epitome of it.
Marleyans try to kill Eldians, then Eldians want to get their revenge, then Marleyans want to fight them back, then… And it goes on and on and on, and there seems to be no end to violence, revenge and drama in this series.
This anime is very good at portraying characters’ personal trauma and showing how they deal with abuse and finally reach forgiveness.
Fruits Basket starts with a peculiar curse: if a member of the Souma family is hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they temporarily transform into one of the animals of the zodiac. While this might sound hilarious and even a bit cute, the reality is far from humorous.
86
If you’re into the mecha or military genre, this wonderful story will be your cup of tea.
A series about war is almost meant to explore the cycle of hatred, and 86 is no exception. Whether it’s two empires fighting or humans piloting autonomous units, called Juggernauts, the war never stops, and the desire for revenge only grows bigger.
Another anime including machines, but this time we have human-looking androids that seem to peacefully coexist with humans. Until something terrible happens, of course.
It starts with a murder mystery of a beloved robot and a human robot rights activist and turns into a much deeper and even existential experience that will make you think about the nature of violence, revenge, forgiveness, friendship and much more.
When Akira Fudo merges with a powerful demon, his kind and even weak human nature remains. It’s just now accompanied by different demon attributes, such as inhuman strength, regeneration abilities and unnatural dexterity.
Another thing that he acquired due to this partnership is an insatiable desire for revenge, and now he’s trying to destroy the ones who’ve wreaked havoc upon the world alongside his human friend.
