kai434•6mo ago

Appreciation post: How I came around to quiet anime series

I always thought shows without big fights were a waste of time. A pal pushed me to check out Aria the Animation. I watched it on a slow weekend and it completely won me over. The gentle pace and nice characters made me feel really calm. Now I get why people like these easygoing stories. It's a small win because my watch list got way more fun. Happy I gave something new a shot.

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taylor9296mo ago

That gentle pace becomes something you really look forward to.

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piper_fisher6mo ago

Totally see that with books and music too, where slower stuff sort of trains your brain. You start noticing quiet moments in your own day, like just sitting with coffee or watching the sky, and they feel full instead of empty. It's like these shows give you permission to not be doing something all the time. They make a case for boring being okay, which feels weirdly radical now.

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parker_campbell6mo ago

Yeah, I read somewhere that these slow shows can actually rewire how you see downtime. They make a boring train ride or waiting room feel like its own little moment instead of just dead time. It's a pretty cool side effect.

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