The Dark Side of Escapism in Anime

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  • @sharktiger4919
    @sharktiger4919 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    My most favorite anime that tackles escapism is Madoka Magica the movie 3: Rebellion, it not only shows the depths of one's desire, obsession, but also presents a reality that can never be, and a climax that shows the negative effects of someone who cannot get over their past failure that resulted in their lonelyness, which makes the payoff so much satisfying for viewers that pays close attention to the story and every detail, especially following the bittersweet ending of the first series.😉

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sharktiger4919 i really need to watch the madoka movies, I’ve only watched the series. But thanks for commenting and watching it means a lot!!

  • @MatMart
    @MatMart หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nowadays especially the themes of Welcome to the NHK feel awfully relatable. This is an amazingly scripted video and I don't think I've ever been more shocked by someone's subcount relative to their videos quality. Of course real life growth has to start somewhere, keep it up!

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MatMart thank you so much for the comment and I’m glad you enjoyed! I was blown away to see your comment and see how big your following is. Hope to reach your level one day!

  • @IkkiNiko40
    @IkkiNiko40 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    ngl these topics weren't comfortable to hear because in a sense we're all battling reality, struggling to know what we want for ourselves. That it's easier just to escape and never come out. ReZero is the one anime that really hit me when the MC said there's nothing easy about giving up, I felt like that was me talking, why go on when you're going to fail again, that is what really got me, felt every last word there from the MC

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@IkkiNiko40 Yeah I understand, that’s kind of the reason I made this video. That sometimes there is no easy escape from our troubles. And yeah Subaru’s words about not giving up do hit hard. Thanks for the comment, I do promise my next video will be less painful.

    • @mastershooter64
      @mastershooter64 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Giving up is easy, but it doesn't suit you! Stay strong king💪

    • @raccoonchild
      @raccoonchild หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@mastershooter64 He's right though, giving up is changing and it takes courage to change. There are times where you might even need to give up on what you thought was your lifelong dream and move on to truly find your place in this world.

  • @firelord1607
    @firelord1607 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I would like to add Mushoku Tensei as a anime that had the mc escaped reality just to realised that his past traumas isn't easily treated that the "all I need is a fresh start" isn't the solution it's an excuse. This explores two sides of wanting change one side that wants it but is drowning flailing for breath swatting people away and the other is the one has their hands reaching out to finally get pulled out but it's slow since he's deep in water and even when he's out he needs to learn to swim. It's an great story about healing and changing to be a better self by taking steps even if you stumble as long as you don't stay on the ground indefinitely.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@firelord1607 thats a great point! The only reason i didn’t put mushoku tensei in is because when I was making the video I hadn’t fully watched it, so i didn’t want to get anything wrong but i will definitely use it in a future video. Thanks for commenting and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @firelord1607
      @firelord1607 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Raz_Review I'm glad you like my comment. 😄

    • @PH0S
      @PH0S หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree, and I’m glad you didn’t say it was about redemption because imo it isn’t. It’s about improvement and recovery. From my view redemption means he atoned for what he did when he didn’t, but he does change and realize what he did was wrong and regrets what he did. He knows that the things he did were unredeemable but moves on and becomes a better person anyways.

    • @firelord1607
      @firelord1607 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PH0S Yeah it would be weird to say he's a redeemed character at least in my definition of redemption it would been awful if he said he's fully redeemed of all past actions.

    • @PH0S
      @PH0S หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@firelord1607 Though idk if your a Light Novel reader so spoilers ahead
      He does become an amazing person, he’s still a perv just not creep he does regret what he did(to the point of actually despising his old habits and preventing anyone from doing what he did), but that’s character growth not redemption. He doesn’t actively seek forgiveness nor should we forget his past actions. We need to remember how bad he was to see how much he’s grown.

  • @alexandresequeira2802
    @alexandresequeira2802 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy crap, how do you only ahve 237 subs? What a great, well put together video man

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexandresequeira2802 thank you so much for your support, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @WildArtistsl
    @WildArtistsl หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Black rock shooter will always be my favorite. The characters fighters in their dream world a made from emotions they can never express in real life

  • @Adadbrownie56
    @Adadbrownie56 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love it!! The editing is pretty choppy but I loved what you talked about! Keep it up bro 💪

  • @deanbain8288
    @deanbain8288 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love this video, you extrapolate the lessons these animes are trying to get across very well. Keep it up man✊🏽

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deanbain8288 thank you bro!!

  • @muhammedlawanmusa5738
    @muhammedlawanmusa5738 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Anime philosophy is my favorite youtube topic. You just got a subscriber.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@muhammedlawanmusa5738 thank you for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @pedrogames443
    @pedrogames443 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolute cinema good video you gained a subscriber

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pedrogames443 thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @EroDwelFR
    @EroDwelFR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This video is pretty good, I really enjoyed it 🔥

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!! Leave and like and subscribe for more!!

  • @GamesExplainedYT
    @GamesExplainedYT หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the videos, you have great reasoning!

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GamesExplainedYT thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Why not check out some of my other videos when you can! I’m always trying to improve!

  • @Landon783
    @Landon783 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Re:Zero is one that I never thought of an a "escape" just due to the psychological horror themes, but Haruhi Suzumiya is one that I can immediately relate to as an escape, even though the story is a bizarre timeline. It's potential wacky and hilarious antics as well as deeply thought-provoking events made it especially bittersweet, but still one of my all-time favorites to date. NHK was so weird and cringey, I've tried to watch it twice and never made it past the first episode. There are many interesting escape anime that build you a wonder world to escape to with endearing characters that explore some really deep topics by the end. One example that immediately comes mind is Re:Life, another more mainstream example might be Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. No spoilers though, just recommendations.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Landon783 I understand the rezero part, but that was the point I was trying to make, the first 10ish minutes of s1 episode 1 makes it seem like just another isekai, another escapist fantasy. But it actually becomes this dark and twisted reality which was the point i was trying to make. And yeah nhk is weird but it does get a lot deeper and more complex as the story progresses, especially the last few episodes which tackle a lot of darker themes. The whole point of its weirdness is done on purpose to illustrate how becoming a recluse can mess you up

  • @VeronicaDeluza
    @VeronicaDeluza 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I never heard of welcome to the NHK but I'm definitely going to check it out now. Also I wouldn't mind being on summer break for 600 years 😂

  • @HandOn-c40009
    @HandOn-c40009 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    RE Zero, Haruhi Suzumiya, Evangelion, they all are coming of age story, it's a challenge to easy escapism, it's about finding a right balance and becoming better person.
    Subaru is challenged to confront his flaw.
    Haruhi learned to be more responsible while still assertive and kyon learned that its fine to have status quo be disrupted.
    Evangelion is all about the fear of forming connection between character and at the end Shinji resolved to face the hardship of reality, to keep trying despite it rather than staying in the easy onmipotent of instrumentality.

  • @PeacefulWarrior1720
    @PeacefulWarrior1720 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    looking forward to check upcoming videos from you. good luck bro.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PeacefulWarrior1720 i just uploaded a new video yesterday!!

  • @Thylos
    @Thylos หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    waiting for Re:depression season 3 !

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Thylos can’t wait for it (getting ready to suffer)

  • @commenteroftruth9790
    @commenteroftruth9790 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im hyped for this new season of re zero. that first episode is solid. makes me feel like I should rewatch all the other seasons again though lol.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@commenteroftruth9790 oh yeah season 3 is going to be great! I also read a summary of season 2 to remind myself everything that happened as well lol

  • @ludareinoso381
    @ludareinoso381 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nhk is a masterpiece

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ludareinoso381 nhk is super underrated, I wish more people would watch it! Thanks for watching!

    • @ludareinoso381
      @ludareinoso381 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Raz_Review its my favorite anime since i watched it years ago, no othrr anime has really touched me as deep as that one

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ludareinoso381 same here, it’s possibly one of the most relatable anime I’ve ever watched. It hit deep

  • @HlumaniNkawana
    @HlumaniNkawana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow dispate being new the quality of your video is good i see you worked hard you have gained a subscriber 😅

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HlumaniNkawana Thank you so much! It really means a lot to hear this and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m trying to improve my videos every week and I hope you stick around to see that! 😁

  • @slidethreetimes
    @slidethreetimes หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One day i might come back here and make a long comment about how Angel Beats can tie into this lesson.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@slidethreetimes angel beats is a really good example which I was considering using, but it’s been so long since I watched it, that I didn’t want to use it because I had forgotten a lot of what happened in the show.

  • @daisymatthews653
    @daisymatthews653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this is a great vid!!!

  • @littleninjavangchhia9099
    @littleninjavangchhia9099 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have never watched anime to escape from reality , I just enjoy the anime .

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@littleninjavangchhia9099 that’s understandable, but many people, including myself have used it as a form of escapism. But at the end of the day it’s all about enjoying the show you’re watching. Thanks for commenting

  • @oszaszi
    @oszaszi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2024 and more people have maladaptive daydreaming than know what the word even means... and the sad thing is - knowing this from playing pve multiplayer games - most just want to be appreciated for what they are best in life, or feel a sense of comradery or kinship, nothing more. You will always have the "caretaker" guy in pve games, or the guy that just wants to do what everyone wants to do week after week and just be there (and maybe occasionally cause chaos, but usually for a good laugh). We are like the rats in Calhoun's rat Eutopia...

  • @AM17titan
    @AM17titan หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    eren from attack on titan is great example of escapism

  • @mineaalons1689
    @mineaalons1689 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    W video keep up the work👍

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I'll try my best!

  • @alexgamboa8049
    @alexgamboa8049 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sonny Boy escapism is up there

  • @laiqahn
    @laiqahn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice

  • @AstrinExavier
    @AstrinExavier หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very good

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AstrinExavier thank you!! I would love it if you subscribe as well, I’ll be dropping a new video every Saturday, so if you enjoyed this one, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the next!!

  • @jadziaallright136
    @jadziaallright136 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    slay!

  • @sameteser2110
    @sameteser2110 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you tell me the names of all the anime used in the video?

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sameteser2110 re:zero, the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and wicked to the nhk. I do mention the anime’s in the intro of the video, in the timestamps, in the description as all.

    • @sameteser2110
      @sameteser2110 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Raz_Review I'm curious about the anime whose scenes you used in the intro, not the ones you mentioned in the video.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sameteser2110 oh i used a lot if you give me specific times i can tell you because i used a lot

  • @palamecianrider7385
    @palamecianrider7385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I don't consider Re:Zero as an escapism anime as the setting is literally bait as a marketing tool. I had so much of a bad time with it that I had to drop it as it was compounded with the brutal job that I had. 2 negatives doesn't make a positive.

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@palamecianrider7385 i understand but that’s the point I was trying to make. The topic of the video is the dark side of escapism. I was trying to make the point that rezero starts off like a lot of like every other isekai but soon becomes something else.

    • @RenderingUser
      @RenderingUser หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      huh?
      L opinion im afraid. did you make it past episode 4?

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@RenderingUser yes and that’s the point of the video, that this ISN’T a typical escapist fantasy isekai like 99% of isekai. That’s the whole point of the video. To show that re:zero is not like other isekai. I don’t see the issue with this statement.

    • @RenderingUser
      @RenderingUser หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Raz_Review I was talking to the other guy

    • @Raz_Review
      @Raz_Review  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RenderingUser oh I’m sorry, it said you replied to me. Sorry again.

  • @charlien6123
    @charlien6123 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m used to American realism and woke propaganda, all I know is fighting, if I don’t fight, I’ll die

    • @SaintCecilia19
      @SaintCecilia19 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      that was the cringiest thing ive ever read dude, if thats your biggest problem in life then you dont actually have any

    • @mastershooter64
      @mastershooter64 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hold up that's just attack on titan!

    • @charlien6123
      @charlien6123 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SaintCecilia19 I need help, I don’t have friends

    • @raccoonchild
      @raccoonchild หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds American alright 💀

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