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Autism Depicted in an Anime!
2 years ago
I doubt many people identified it while watching the show, but My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Level 999 (currently available on Crunchyroll) is one of the first shows that I've seen to accurately depict autism in a main character. There is an in-story explanation for the character's behavior, but it is done in such a manner that, if you know what you are looking at, it is obvious what it is. There are multiple times throughout the series where Yamada (the titular character) expresses things like, "I don't understand" when it comes to emotions or how other people behave or react. This is EXACTLY what autism is.
The wonderful aspect of this anime is that it still manages to show the truly thoughtful human being Yamada really is and the story arc and his character development brought a tear to my eye in the story's climactic moment.
My son is high-functioning Aspbergers, which grazes the Autism spectrum, so depictions like this are particularly powerful to me.
The wonderful aspect of this anime is that it still manages to show the truly thoughtful human being Yamada really is and the story arc and his character development brought a tear to my eye in the story's climactic moment.
My son is high-functioning Aspbergers, which grazes the Autism spectrum, so depictions like this are particularly powerful to me.
Gloold
~gloold
I loved "My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Level 999" for showing autism so well. Yamada's struggles with emotions and social cues felt real. It touched my heart, especially having a son with Asperger's. Great representation!
I completely agree with the portrayal of Yamada in My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Level 999. As someone with a cousin on the autism spectrum, I find it incredibly moving when shows accurately represent autism. It helps in understanding and empathy. The moments when Yamada struggles with emotions and social cues are so relatable and real. I'd recommend checking out some essay examples on this website about autism. They offer diverse perspectives that can deepen our appreciation and understanding of such portrayals in media.
