Anime Healing Powers: How to relieve stress with Animes

Ivan DQ Balendra
2 min readJan 24, 2023

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Anime, the Japanese term for animation, is becoming more and more popular around the world. Many people enjoy watching anime for entertainment, but did you know that it can also help relieve stress?

Anime and Stress-relief

Anime is an effective stress reliever because it allows you to escape from reality and immerse yourself in a fantasy world. Colourful animations and engaging stories provide distraction and help you unwind from everyday stressors. Some of my all-time favourites are Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. Recently, I’ve been enjoying otherworldly genre anime such as “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” and “The Eminence in the Shadow”. But my absolute favourite is “Sword Art Online”.

Additionally, a good deal of anime have related characters and situations that make them feel understood and help ease their loneliness in the midst of their struggles. Seeing it is encouraging and helps instil a sense of hope.

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Sympathy with anime

Anime also has the power to foster empathy in the audience. A good deal of anime have complex and nuanced characters, whose experiences and emotions are portrayed with a level of depth and realism rarely seen in other forms of animation.

This helps develop understanding and compassion for others. This is especially important for those who are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Seeing characters overcome difficult situations and become stronger is also a source of inspiration and motivation.

Anime and relaxation

Watching anime can also be a relaxing and meditative experience. Hypnotic animations and soothing music help relax the mind and body and release tension.

This is especially beneficial for those who suffer from insomnia or who have difficulty falling asleep at night. Watching cartoons before bed creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere, making it easier to fall asleep. Conclusion
Anime can be an effective stress reliever. It can provide an escape from reality, promote empathy and understanding, and provide a relaxing and meditative experience. The next time you feel stressed, take a break and watch an anime, and you might be surprised at how effective it is.

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What is your favourite stress-relieving anime? Do you have questions about how anime can help you de-stress? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ivan DQ Balendra
Ivan DQ Balendra

Written by Ivan DQ Balendra

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