In a medium that typically focuses on unrealistic and ideal scenarios, it is always noteworthy when anime has a relevant message to convey.
Contrary to popular belief, there is plenty of anime with social commentary around. Media products are almost always a reflection of society in some form, as they are informed by both the creators' views and the audience's interests and demands. However, anime is one medium that seems to often prioritize idealistic views and fantastical escapism instead, with few shows making an effort to discuss real issues, which is what makes anime with social commentary that much more interesting.
8 Girls' Last Tour Girls' Last Tour revolves around two girls, Chito and Yuuri, the last survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. As civilization is dead, and their world is empty, it would make sense for them to have a hopeless outlook on life, but that is not the case. As such, this seemingly depressive title is, in fact, an iyashikei one.
5 Revolutionary Girl Utena Revolutionary Girl Utena follows the titular Utena Tenjou, a girl who was once saved by a person she believed to be a prince, who thus inspired her to become a prince herself. Though that may seem confusing, the truth is that Utena was never bound by social expectations or gender norms, and always refused to submit to others.
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