[LoGH] 5 Best Anime Therapists...
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5 Best Anime Therapists...
by Yoon Ha Lee
5. Miyazawa Yukino from Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou.
Why? First, she's overcome (mostly) her own personality flaws of vanity and
pretentiousness, is intelligent and honest, and despite the occasional
misunderstanding with Arima, manages to stay on track with him as well as her
other friends. She's also adept at psychological manipulation, usually for
more nefarious ends (e.g. the Culture Fair play), but surely she could extend
the applications to therapy. She's never dealt with a "real" crisis, though
(exploding cities, occult weirdness, and the like), so her ability to deal
with psychotic maniacs is unknown.
4. Ruri from Martian Successor Nadesico.
Her "bedside manner" may be lacking, but her oft-repeated diagnosis -- "baka"
-- is pithy, to the point, and pretty accurate with regards to the Nadesico's
crew.
3. Yang Wenli from Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
Lack of political acumen aside, he showed an understated sensitivity in
dealing with the loyal Lt. Greenhill when word of her father's betrayal (and
later death) arrived. No doubt this sensitivity extends to others under his
care.
2. Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro.
Who can resist a giant, well, Totoro? Its playfulness and friendly antics
with the neighborhood children were just what they needed. Recommended for
anyone under age 10.
1. Himura Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin (with apologies to Alex Kay).
Kenshin's preternatural skills of combat analysis enable him to sense his
opponents' emotions, glimpse their inner conflicts, and talk them through
these conflicts, preferably to a non-violent conclusion. The best example was
probably his therapy session with Soujiro. As an added bonus, his skill with
the sakaba-to allows him to deal with frustrated and violent patients.
and the 5 Worst Anime Therapists
5. Doctor Mima Murao from Key the Metal Idol.
More a parapsychological researcher than a therapist per se, but his
experiments on his wife and daughter are reminiscent of psychology
experiments at their worst; his deal with Ajo, however reluctant, also
exposed his clients to danger. Not to be trusted, especially if you have
psychic powers.
4. Masame Eiri (a.k.a. "God") from Serial Experiments Lain.
His attempts at manipulating Lain should clue you in as to his unreliability.
Besides, any therapist who claims to be God probably needs therapy more than
you do.
3. Ikari Gendou from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Let's face it, Gendou wasn't exactly the most caring of fathers. In fact,
it's hard to believe he has any concern for people unless they serve his
twisted agenda. Another therapist to be avoided.
2. The wizards (under Dornkirk/Isaac Newton's guidance) in The Vision of
Escaflowne.
Any group of therapists that forces a client to undergo a sex-change -- well,
enough said.
1. Nakago from Fushigi Yuugi.
Nakago makes an interesting villain, but his mind-games with Hongo Yui in
convincing her that she was raped probably indicate that any other clients
would also fall under this sort of psychological spell. Too bad Yui never
gets around to suing him....
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5 Best Anime Therapists...
by Yoon Ha Lee
5. Miyazawa Yukino from Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou.
Why? First, she's overcome (mostly) her own personality flaws of vanity and
pretentiousness, is intelligent and honest, and despite the occasional
misunderstanding with Arima, manages to stay on track with him as well as her
other friends. She's also adept at psychological manipulation, usually for
more nefarious ends (e.g. the Culture Fair play), but surely she could extend
the applications to therapy. She's never dealt with a "real" crisis, though
(exploding cities, occult weirdness, and the like), so her ability to deal
with psychotic maniacs is unknown.
4. Ruri from Martian Successor Nadesico.
Her "bedside manner" may be lacking, but her oft-repeated diagnosis -- "baka"
-- is pithy, to the point, and pretty accurate with regards to the Nadesico's
crew.
3. Yang Wenli from Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
Lack of political acumen aside, he showed an understated sensitivity in
dealing with the loyal Lt. Greenhill when word of her father's betrayal (and
later death) arrived. No doubt this sensitivity extends to others under his
care.
2. Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro.
Who can resist a giant, well, Totoro? Its playfulness and friendly antics
with the neighborhood children were just what they needed. Recommended for
anyone under age 10.
1. Himura Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin (with apologies to Alex Kay).
Kenshin's preternatural skills of combat analysis enable him to sense his
opponents' emotions, glimpse their inner conflicts, and talk them through
these conflicts, preferably to a non-violent conclusion. The best example was
probably his therapy session with Soujiro. As an added bonus, his skill with
the sakaba-to allows him to deal with frustrated and violent patients.
and the 5 Worst Anime Therapists
5. Doctor Mima Murao from Key the Metal Idol.
More a parapsychological researcher than a therapist per se, but his
experiments on his wife and daughter are reminiscent of psychology
experiments at their worst; his deal with Ajo, however reluctant, also
exposed his clients to danger. Not to be trusted, especially if you have
psychic powers.
4. Masame Eiri (a.k.a. "God") from Serial Experiments Lain.
His attempts at manipulating Lain should clue you in as to his unreliability.
Besides, any therapist who claims to be God probably needs therapy more than
you do.
3. Ikari Gendou from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Let's face it, Gendou wasn't exactly the most caring of fathers. In fact,
it's hard to believe he has any concern for people unless they serve his
twisted agenda. Another therapist to be avoided.
2. The wizards (under Dornkirk/Isaac Newton's guidance) in The Vision of
Escaflowne.
Any group of therapists that forces a client to undergo a sex-change -- well,
enough said.
1. Nakago from Fushigi Yuugi.
Nakago makes an interesting villain, but his mind-games with Hongo Yui in
convincing her that she was raped probably indicate that any other clients
would also fall under this sort of psychological spell. Too bad Yui never
gets around to suing him....
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