06. Realistic portrayals of adult life

While anime tends to feature fantastical elements, some series delve into the complexities and challenges of adulthood. If you think anime only portrays high school girls who are not yet concerned with real-life problems, you can easily find anime that bring other perspectives and introduce adult life in fictional pieces.

An example of this portrayal is ‘Honey and Clover,’ an anime that centers around a group of art college students. This series depicts the challenges of transitioning from student life to adulthood, including career choices, unrequited love, and finding one’s path.

You can also follow two young women named Nana as they navigate relationships, careers, and the complexities of adult friendships in Tokyo. The show goes by the characters’ name ‘Nana.’ Additionally, join the journey of transgender adolescents in ‘Wandering Son’ as they explore challenges related to identity, acceptance, societal limitations, and expectations, and grow up while developing with these challenges.