Years ago, before watching a single episode, I disdained anime and anime viewers. Then a friend of mine said, “Let’s watch Neon Genesis Evangelion.”, and I’ve never looked back. Not all series have been great, but the best have provided the parenting I never had and have given me encouragement, direction, and even Purpose in Life. Anime has given me more than any other art form. I can’t be alone in this. What life-changing series and characters have you watched?

I’ll start by sharing one of mine: Gen Shishio from the anime, Kekkaishi. SpoilerShow