Many Japanese stories are permeated by a sense of impermanence, transience, and the beauty of imperfection. Characters often grapple with existential melancholy, and bittersweet endings are frequent.

: More than just cartoons, anime has reshaped global animation trends. Western creators now frequently fuse Japanese visual styles into their own work, creating a global "anime aesthetic." The Gaming Giant

And in a lonely, aging, hyper-capitalist world—that belief is the best entertainment money can buy.