#wandering son anime

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A little late but

HAPPY TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY

With the anime that helped me understand myself

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I've made this list for Reddit some time ago. Now, I'm reposting it here with some minor fixes.

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i’m realising i have a type with anime blorbos

[doyouknowthisanime]

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⌕ hourou masuko • shuichi nitori.

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[singingbun]

Anime/mangalist: the hearts that break; the lessons it makes

All that I put here are more of a personal list; stories that speaks of life lessons to the heart. Stories that speak of learning from pain and all that life gives you. Stories that hurt but confront you; stories that break you and mend you. These are the stories I feel are still deserving of love, even after many years have past, just as some are relevant tales that's worth sharing nevertheless. All that I list are stories I think prove that stories can change your life; its just a matter of understanding its meaning. Some of these titles fall into the mature category, so do understand much of these titles have trigger warnings, so please research them properly before you jump straight in:

March comes in Like a Lion

LIFE (manga)

Fruits Basket

Ao no flag

12 Kingdoms

Vinland Saga

A Silent Voice

To Your Eternity

Mob Psycho 100

Your Lie in April

Kono oto tomare

Orange

Relife

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Anthem of the Heart

AnoHana: the Flower we saw that day

Wandering Son

Artiswitch

[elisedonut]

I think everyone should be attached to some obscure piece of media that is not even technically that good

like its no hidden gem to the general public but it still shines to you

and one of those for me is the Antique Bakery anime

not one of the dramas though three of them do exist

just the anime

I have it on DVD and have for legit years

And it's so janky and legit 90% of the budget went to drawing the cakes and such and theres random 3d and such a pale? color pallet and characters that looks so off

I love it so much it's one ive actually rewatched a few times despite my aversion to re-watching

can't recommend it though because the rep is uh not great very of its time and by that i mean less the 2008 the anime was made and more the 1999-2002 that the manga was being published

like one of the mcs' whole reason for working in the bakery is because he keeps having to switch jobs because while he is gay he's just too attractive to men to an almost supernatural degree and you would think this is like a joke and it is a little but its also something he just struggles with a lot to because it makes his life difficult

anyway i love it and this is a 1am post to hopefully remember to rewatch it again

[a-thread-of-green]

Based on Bloom Into You and Wandering Son, it seems that school plays in Japan:

Are always written by the students

Reflect the deep interpersonal trauma and longings of those students

Reveal or confirm that basically everybody involved is queer

This is very disappointing, as only one out of the three seemed to be true of theater at my high school

[weirdcat1213]

WHERE IS THE LOVE FOR WANDERING SON YO????

[anime-of-the-day]

Anime of the day Pride Month: Wandering Son

Alt title: Hourou Musuko released: 2011

In this anime Shuichi Nitori is a transgender girl whereas Yoshino Takatsuki is a transgender boy. This anime follows them from middle through high school and to graduation. This anime provides a realistic story about the challenges of just trying to be yourself. Despite these challenges Nitori and Takatsuki make friends and teach us not only the values of having support but also the strength to be our unique selves.

[nickslays05]

Wondering Son and Transgenderism

Hello all! I finished yet another anime series that I was assigned. This anime, Wandering Son, was a very heartfelt series that nearly made me cry due to how the themes of the show reflect that of real-world issues people have to endure. Here is my analysis of the anime:

 Wandering Son (Hourou Musuko) is an anime that explores the complexities of gender identity and adolescence. Following the lives of Shuichi Nitori and Yoshino Takatsuki, two middle school students grappling with their gender identities, the series delicately addresses issues that are both specific to Japan and universally relevant.

In Japan, where societal norms are often rigid, Wandering Son provides a rare and sensitive portrayal of transgender experiences. The characters must go through the challenges of expressing their true selves in an environment that can be unaccepting and harsh. This depiction reflects the broader societal issues of acceptance and understanding of gender diversity, which are still evolving globally. The struggles of Shuichi and Yoshino resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place or misunderstood due to their gender identity.

Globally, Wandering Son's themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the courage to be oneself are universally relevant. The show challenges viewers to reflect on their perceptions of gender and encourages empathy towards those who are different. By focusing on the internal experiences of its characters, the series highlights the emotional depth and humanity of transgender individuals, fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance.

In connection to assigned readings and viewings, Wandering Son aligns with themes of identity and societal norms explored in works like "Psycho-Pass." Both series challenge rigid societal structures and emphasize the importance of understanding and accepting one's true self. The portrayal of the characters' journeys in Wandering Son offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of gender identity, much like the broader questions of identity and conformity in "Psycho-Pass."

In conclusion, Wandering Son is a very well crafted series that offers a tender and insightful look into the lives of transgender youth. Its exploration of gender identity, self-acceptance, and societal norms provides a meaningful and relatable narrative that resonates with viewers worldwide.

[whisperingwisterias]

Wandering Son and Gender Identity

Wandering Son is probably the most controversial anime we’ve watched in this class so far. It is a study of gender exploration and how it is viewed within society, but most of all it asks the question “what is gender, and how does it relate to my identity?”

The show follows Nitori, a kid who was born a boy but wants to be a girl instead and is trying to figure out how to comfortably express themself. Right away it is shown that they aren’t super comfortable presenting themself as being masculine, saying that the male uniforms feel suffocating. Instead, it is shown that they are most comfortable when they express their gender in feminine ways. They adopt feminine behaviors and mannerisms, find happiness in trying on their sister’s feminine clothes, like being called cute, want beautiful skin like their female friends, and find freedom in cross-dressing.  In the first episode they ask themself “what are little girls made of?” wondering what really defines them as being a boy or a girl: is it the way they are born, like society tries to say, or is it simply how you express yourself? As the show goes on, they become more confident of their answer to this question and of their identity, which we see in how society has no trouble in seeing them as a girl when they are unaware that they were a boy first. 

However, it is when society is aware of this fact that we see the huge double standard that is present when it comes to the issue of gender. From the beginning, girls expressing themselves in masculine ways is seen as cool and impressive, but a friend of Nitori, when hearing that they want to go to school dressed as a girl, reminds them that they’ll just be seen as a pervert instead. The class itself presents a very obvious double standard, similar to the issue that Genshiken addressed in which women accepted gay men in fiction but not in reality—while they make jokes about a female student actually being a boy because of her looks and are enthusiastic about performing a gender-bending play, when they are confronted with the reality of Nitori’s gender, they react with disgust and scorn. And while the authorities let Yoshiro and Chi get away with wearing male uniforms, they send Nitori to the school nurse and call their parents for doing the same thing. The authorities, while also seeming accepting at first at the idea that Nitori feels more comfortable expressing themself femininely, start accusing and blaming things for being a bad influence on Nitori when they actually see them cross dress. Their parents blame their sister for dressing them in girls outfits when they were little kids and the teachers at school blame the gender bending play, both of them considering Nitori’s gender identity as a mistake in their upbringing rather than part of who they are.

In the end, I think Wandering Son expresses many of the struggles that the youth of today face regarding their identity and how they fight to be perceived by others. To figure out what one’s true identity looks like is a difficult thing, and gender is just one representation of it, but I think what Wandering Son really teaches is that at the end of the day, our identity is up to us, and how our performance is received by others does not change that.

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Wandering Son is about two teenagers dealing with their gender identities. And the general messiness that comes with that. Hear our thoughts in Episode 125- Carry On!