I watched 2-3 episodes of it a while ago. It’s 100% something I’m interested in continuing, I just wasn’t in the right mood back then. Thank you for the recommendation.
I had the same problem before watching Barakamon. Saw Handa-kun without realizing it was a prequel and didn’t really like it. But I would absolutely second the recommendation to watch Barakamon!
Honestly, I watched Barakamon, and have really (like, *really*) liked it. I was thinking a lot about watching Handa-kun, but every time I read the summary, I get this feeling it has a *completely different* vibe :/
Yama No Susume/Encouragement of Climb is a CGDCT series, about the characters’ growth as they get better at hiking and tackle more challenging mountains. Also great because of portraying real-life Japanese hiking locations. Start with the 2nd season because it’s in a more traditional 30 minute episode format.
I’ve added Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? to my PTW. It was actually Masamune-kun’s workout-addict personality (Masamune-kun no revenge) that made me start working out myself, so I’m somewhat interested in watching another anime with characters who work out.
I hadn’t heard of Yama No Susume, I’ll go read about it.
Sorry if you’ve seen these already, went down my list from the highest scores so most of these are fairly popular.
Dororo… in a way? It’s a story of one of the main characters trying to get his body parts back to become human.
Mob Psycho 100 kind of fits the bill, while self-improvement is not the focus, it’s the driver of the story and the motivation of the protagonist.
Inu-Oh - kind of a similar premise as Dororo, but in a movie form, and instead of slaying demons it revolves around becoming a human via music performance.
A recent one: Onii-chan wa Oshimai (OniMai) - the main character, a NEET, is turned into a younger aged girl and begins their journey to become a functioning member of society.
You may have already seen it based on your other responses, but Hibike! Euphonium is a perfect fit.
I’ll add something you probably haven’t seen: Go! Princess Precure. It looks at the struggle of achieving your dreams in a nuanced way considering its target audience.
Plus, both of these look incredible. Hibike is KyoAni’s signature character animation, and GoPri is an action-sakugafest.
And last, Serial Experiments Lain. This doesn’t directly fit, but it’s very philosophical and tackles themes as identy and more. Mindfuck incoming thouhg
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Mushishi isn’t really about improvement, but almost fits the “traveling monk” type of lifestyle
I watched 2-3 episodes of it a while ago. It’s 100% something I’m interested in continuing, I just wasn’t in the right mood back then. Thank you for the recommendation.
Hmm, what about Chihayafuru and Run With the Wind? Not really monk-style though, but self improvement for sure
Seconded on Run With The Wind. Recognition of self, non-self, and community are major themes.
Barakamon is a MUST WATCH
I heavily disliked Handa-kun, but I’m very willing to give Barakamon a try. I’ll move it up in my PTW ranking, thank you.
I had the same problem before watching Barakamon. Saw Handa-kun without realizing it was a prequel and didn’t really like it. But I would absolutely second the recommendation to watch Barakamon!
Honestly, I watched Barakamon, and have really (like, *really*) liked it. I was thinking a lot about watching Handa-kun, but every time I read the summary, I get this feeling it has a *completely different* vibe :/
That’s comforting to hear, I’m even more willing to watch it now, thank you.
Re:zero I think counts
There’s the famous One Punch Man workout
Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?/How Many Kilos are the Dumbbells You Lift? is kind of about getting into better physical shape.
Yama No Susume/Encouragement of Climb is a CGDCT series, about the characters’ growth as they get better at hiking and tackle more challenging mountains. Also great because of portraying real-life Japanese hiking locations. Start with the 2nd season because it’s in a more traditional 30 minute episode format.
I’ve added Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? to my PTW. It was actually Masamune-kun’s workout-addict personality (Masamune-kun no revenge) that made me start working out myself, so I’m somewhat interested in watching another anime with characters who work out.
I hadn’t heard of Yama No Susume, I’ll go read about it.
Thank you for the recommendations.
Sorry if you’ve seen these already, went down my list from the highest scores so most of these are fairly popular.
Dororo… in a way? It’s a story of one of the main characters trying to get his body parts back to become human.
Mob Psycho 100 kind of fits the bill, while self-improvement is not the focus, it’s the driver of the story and the motivation of the protagonist.
Inu-Oh - kind of a similar premise as Dororo, but in a movie form, and instead of slaying demons it revolves around becoming a human via music performance.
A recent one: Onii-chan wa Oshimai (OniMai) - the main character, a NEET, is turned into a younger aged girl and begins their journey to become a functioning member of society.
I have yet to watch Dororo, but I definitely want to get around to watching it. I’ve heard great things about it. Thank you.
I’ve already seen Mob Psycho 100 up to season 2. It somewhat fits the bill, I suppose. A great recommendation nevertheless, thanks.
I’ve never heard of Inu-Oh, I’ll go read up about it. Thanks.
And finally, Onii-chan wa Oshimai-- I’ve watched some of it and it does fit the bill perfectly. Good recommendation; I plan to finish it eventually.
You may have already seen it based on your other responses, but Hibike! Euphonium is a perfect fit.
I’ll add something you probably haven’t seen: Go! Princess Precure. It looks at the struggle of achieving your dreams in a nuanced way considering its target audience.
Plus, both of these look incredible. Hibike is KyoAni’s signature character animation, and GoPri is an action-sakugafest.
I’ve been meaning to watch Hibike! Euphonium for a very long time, I may even start it today.
I hadn’t heard of Go! Princess Precure, I’ll go read about it.
Thank you for the great recommendations.
Welcome to the NHK could fit.
Tatami Galaxy
And last, Serial Experiments Lain. This doesn’t directly fit, but it’s very philosophical and tackles themes as identy and more. Mindfuck incoming thouhg