So guys, we've already created a post talking about the curious ideologies of Tokyo Revengers, which you can see by clicking here . But now we've brought you the curiosities of To Your Eternity, with its mixed philosophy that was essential to the anime . Without further ado, let's learn a little more about the work:
Interesting facts about To Your Eternity – Idealism as a Starting Point?
For those unfamiliar with the work, it revolves around a being that evolves, gains feelings, and adapts to adversity. Therefore, the first thing we notice is that even though he isn't truly human, he is at the same time. This happens because he learns over time everything that the society of that era imposed upon him. In other words, in this respect, he is no different from a developing child.
On the other hand, we conclude that the first philosophical doctrine we see in the anime is Idealism. This is because the creature's evolutionary process stemmed from ideas, more precisely from its curiosity, which initially appears quite innocent, yet simultaneously appealing.
Interesting facts about To Your Eternity – Supporting characters as protagonists?!
Furthermore, the diversity inherent in philosophy isn't limited to just our main character. This becomes very obvious when we encounter March and Parona, both of whom follow an Existentialist ideology. This is clear when they break the village laws driven by a desire to do as they please, without being bound by rules. Moreover, even though their actions proved fruitless, the story embraced them both and gave them a fitting end for those who follow their beliefs.
Other Philosophical Doctrines
Even though it is volatile and contains various thought processes, the work openly rejects others. This is the case with Rationalism, since practically all the most important decisions in the anime were made based on feelings and not logic. Consequently, there was no shortage of losses and disasters that perhaps could have been avoided. In short, is exclusion perhaps a critique of rationalism? To show us that it is essential? Or perhaps it reveals that we are incapable of having it in the most important situations?
Furthermore, in the most recent episodes of the series, we witness the strong presence of the Nihilist movement. In fact, it has already been very evident throughout the plot, but it has been gaining more strength over time! Because, with an immortal character, he ends up witnessing the death of several loved ones, which generates tremendous discomfort and existential crisis. In any case, the presence of death has been there since the first episode, and perhaps this only serves to show us that regardless of one's ideals, the end is the same for everyone.
Conclusion
In short, this blend of ancient and contemporary philosophy, along with a dose of adventure and action scenes, makes the work one of the best of the moment. Therefore, by addressing contradictory and complex themes, it leaves us not only moved, but also open to reflection. Finally, it's worth highlighting the talent in the production, such as the soundtrack and even the animation, which are sensational.
That's it, folks! I hope you enjoyed another different perspective on anime, and if you have any criticism or suggestions, leave them in the comments. Until next time!