6 Recommendations for Anime About Bullying, Touching - Some Who Are Bullied Rise to Be the Strongest

Kapanlagi.com - Bullying has become one of the topics that has been frequently discussed in recent years. The issue of bullying is also often portrayed as a theme in anime, both series and movies. In anime, stories about bullying are presented in an interesting and exciting way. Therefore, recommendations for anime about bullying can be a worthwhile watch.

Recommendations for anime about bullying always present stories that are frustrating and touching. Not only about oppression, recommendations for bullying anime also bring stories of struggle to survive and rise from adversity.

How about watching recommendations for anime about bullying? To find out, just take a look at some of the recommendations below.

1. SILENT VOICE

SILENT VOICE becomes one of the recommended anime about bullying that must be watched. This anime movie is actually quite popular. SILENT VOICE has a story that is quite sad and touching.

Anime SILENT VOICE tells the story of Shouko Nishmiya, a deaf girl who becomes a victim of school bullying. One of the bullies is Shouya Ishida, who is her classmate. Eventually, Shouko transfers to another school.

After that, it turns out that Shouya becomes a victim of bullying at school. Shouya finally understands Shouko's feelings that he has been bullying. When they enter high school, Shouya and Shouko are reunited. Shouya, who is still haunted by guilt, is determined to redeem his past mistakes. Since then, Shouya and Shouko have formed a friendship.

2. ORANGE

Another recommended anime with a bullying theme is ORANGE. ORANGE tells the story of Naho Takamiya, a high school student who suddenly receives a mysterious letter from her future self. After fully believing it, Naho is determined to live her life as best as possible to avoid regrets.

One of the things Naho does is to save a school friend named Kakeru Naruse. It is written in the letter that Kakeru will commit suicide.
Therefore, Naho plans to protect Kakeru by becoming his friend. Kakeru contemplates suicide due to bullying and depression. Finally, Naho and her friends accompany Kakeru to prevent him from feeling lonely and depressed again.

3. BLACK CLOVER

BLACK CLOVER (credit: imdb)

So far, many people may see BLACK CLOVER as a typical action anime. However, BLACK CLOVER also contains a subplot about bullying. As known, the main character in this anime is Asta, who is born without magic powers, making him different from the children and people in the world where he lives.

As a result, Asta has experienced various insults and mockery, even harsh treatment from people. When participating in the exam to become a magic knight, people laughed at and belittled him. Fortunately, Asta never lost heart.

Asta even continued to train his physical abilities to become strong. Eventually, Asta found a four-leaf clover that gave him power. Since then, Asta is no longer underestimated. In fact, Asta becomes one of the strongest people in the world where he lives.

4. NARUTO

NARUTO (credit: imdb)

Who doesn't know the anime NARUTO? For the past few years, NARUTO has become one of the most popular anime among anime lovers. Similar to the character Asta in the anime BLACK CLOVER, Naruto, the main character in this anime, also initially experienced bullying from people around him.

Naruto, who has the Jinchuriki Kyuubi, makes people around him scared. Many villagers ostracize Naruto. Parents in Konoha forbid their children from playing with Naruto. Until finally, when he entered school, Naruto still didn't have any friends.

People also considered Naruto dumb and without any abilities. Not only his friends, but many teachers also underestimated Naruto's abilities. However, just like Asta in BLACK CLOVER, Naruto managed to prove his abilities. Naruto always develops in terms of strength and personality, eventually making the people who used to bully him turn around and admire him.

5. FRUIT BASKET

FRUIT BASKET becomes the next recommendation for an anime about bullying. There are quite a lot of bullying scenes that appear in Fruits Basket. The main character in this anime is Tohru, who is bullied by her classmates.

Many girls at school bully Tohru out of jealousy for her relationship with Yuki. Many female classmates think that Yuji is too good for Tohru. Her introverted personality makes Tohru even more of a target for bullying. Fortunately, Tohru is able to stay strong thanks to the support of Yuki and a few other close people.

However, FRUIT BASKET doesn't just focus on the bullying story, it actually wants to convey the message that trauma from bullying can heal with the support of others. Forgiveness is also a process in healing bullying trauma.

6. DANCE DANCE DANSEUR

DANCE DANCE DANSEUR (credit: imdb)

The sixth and final recommendation for an anime about bullying is DANCE DANCE DANSEUR. As the title suggests, this anime revolves around someone who loves to dance. The main character in this anime is Junpe, a male who has a deep love for ballet. However, Junpe chooses to suppress his love for ballet due to his great fear.

Because Junpei lives in a social environment that considers ballet not masculine enough. As a result, he is afraid of being bullied and isolated by his friends. Moreover, Junpei is not the only one dealing with social judgments. There is also Luou Mori, whose odd behavior makes him a target of bullying. Luou's story makes Junpei even more afraid to show his true self as someone who loves ballet.

Those are some recommendations for anime about bullying that have exciting and touching stories. Enjoy watching!

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