First of many small breakdowns of psych topics let’s start with Subaru’s parataxic distortion of Emilia. Parataxic distortion is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual's perception of reality is distorted by their filters, past experiences, and emotions.
Subaru strongly attaches himself to Emilia as the first person who showed a sense of empathy to him. Emilia is a kind, caring person who might resemble what he idealizes in his mind. He projects his desires onto her and creates an image of her that is distorted by his emotions.
As a result, Subaru's perception of Emilia is skewed. He believes that she is someone who will always be there for him, no matter what. He becomes anxious/fearfully attached to her and starts to act as the one who must save her and the white knight if you will.
This behavior is damaging to both Subaru and Emilia. Subaru's unrealistic expectations put pressure on Emilia, who is unable to live up to his idealized image of her. Emilia starts to feel suffocated by Subaru's expectations and tries putting up boundaries.
Throughout the show, Subaru's parataxic distortion skyrockets. He becomes obsessed with saving Emilia and sees her as the key to his own happiness. He is unable to separate his own desires from Emilia's well-being and puts her in danger as a result.
It is only when Subaru confronts his own emotional issues and comes to terms with his past that he is able to see Emilia for who she truly is. He realizes that she is her own person with her own desires and needs, and that he cannot force her to conform to his own ideals.
By addressing his parataxic distortion, Subaru is able to build a healthier relationship with Emilia based on mutual respect and understanding. Their relationship becomes stronger as a result, and Subaru is able to become a better person in the process. #ReZero#Subaru#Emilia
Now does this mean that everything gets solved magically in the relationship and they live happily ever after…no. In fact I’m expecting relapses and even moments of inadequacy/low self esteem or jealousy to appear throughout the series/future seasons. As like any real person-
The cycle of change has relapse in it for it a reason. Small moments like the topic were on about today are what really make me love the series. Concepts tackled in a way that are used as turning points for this characters, now that’s good writing! For more discussions come join
If you have any topics you want me to quickly dive into let me know. We tend to do deep dive analysis on different psychological concepts in many many different anime, light novels, and games❤️ Links here linktr.ee/psyculturists
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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).
@OtakuEspiritu I think some only think of psychology as mental illness rather than the study of the mind and behaviors. Psychology encompasses so much more than that, for example;
Relationships/Attachments, Ecological Factors and interplay on individuals, family systems
And much much more. An author doesn’t need to focus 1000% on writing the psychology elements simply by writing good characters and building out that world they’re touching on the concepts at play in psychology.
Often times it’s shocking to see individuals downplay the effects of mental health or psychological elements in a story as for some it may not fit their narrative. I wonder often if it’s due to a defense mechanism or maybe not fully realizing what psychology entails.
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.
I found the attachment between Eris and Rudeus in the first season of Mushoku Tensei fascinating. Let's take a deep dive into their evolving relationship and explore why Eris had to leave Rudeus. (Only covers S1) #MushokuTensei#Psychology#anime#manga
Eris and Rudeus start off with a rocky relationship. Eris, often resorts to violence to express her emotions. Rudeus, on the other hand has low self-esteem due to his past life experiences. This dynamic sets the stage for a rather tumultuous bond (Eisenberger & Lieberman, 2004).
However as they spend more time together their relationship begins to evolve. Rudeus helps Eris improve her behavior and develop her skills, while Eris provides Rudeus with companionship and a sense of belonging (Bowlby, 1969). Their mutual experiences foster a strong connection.
Let's discuss how (Earthdeus) Rudeus, the protagonist of MT experiences and deals with trauma, and how it impacted his introspective journey towards healing in Season 1.
To understand Rudeus's trauma, we must first discuss his life before reincarnation. Rudeus experienced severe bullying/sexual abuse in school. C-PTSD can have long-lasting effects on mental health and social functioning. (D'Andrea et al., 2012)
Trauma disrupts the brain's ability to process emotions and social cues, leading to difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships (Van der Kolk, 2014). Sexual Trauma may find deviant ways of expression and for Rudeus, his manifest through shame and hypersexualization