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A Psychological Deep Dive: Akane. Specifically on how social media bullying can profoundly affect one's mental health and why viewing through an empathetic lens is essential to understanding her character, society, and social media's impact. #OshiNoKo #anime #推しの子
Akane is a multifaceted character, a victim of the fierce scrutiny of the online world. Her struggles with bullying & shaming on social media platforms give us a stark picture of its effects on mental health.
Akane's experiences with cyberbullying reflect a clear disruption of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Online shaming threatens her psychological and safety needs, key elements for self-actualization (Maslow, 1943). 
It's time to do a psychology deep dive on Kana Arima, from Oshi no Ko. Kana's transformation and character development so far can be understood through various psych theories and concepts. I am thrilled to do this so let's dive in! (As of Episode 4) #OSHINOKO #推しの子 #anime
Family dynamics and attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969): Unstable relationships with family or the industry may contribute to Kana's initial arrogant and rude behavior and her strong drive to succeed in the industry. This may also cause her to develop an insecure attachment style.
A big portion of this may come from Kana’s own power and control being taken from her or being pushed to act can be traumatic for social development. This can cause individuals to seek power by any means whether by adjusting with their surroundings or by downplaying others.
After watching Episode 2, let's talk about Aqua from #OshiNoKo, a character whose trauma has led to a manipulative personality and affected his attachment style. This thread will explore the psychological underpinnings of his behavior. #anime #推しの子 #manga
Aqua is a complex character with a tragic past that profoundly impacts his relationships and actions. His trauma (His Death, Death of Ai) has caused him to develop a manipulative personality, often using others to achieve his goals in episode 2(Hulber, 2018).
Bowlby (1973), states that early life experiences with caregivers shape our attachment style and influence our relationships throughout life. Aqua's traumatic experiences with his family, particularly parataxic distortion of AI, has shaped his attachment style.
