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.

@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

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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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

This'll be a long one so hold on to your seats.

#MushokuTensei #anime #psychology #rudeus #manga 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)

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.