You DO Have Value - Sangatsu No Lion
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- What Rei Kiriyama can teach us about depression.
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""Phobias are by definition fears that are not rational. Rationality is not the way to go about judging psychological issues." Hit the nail on its head. 10/10
Fuck me, I've been going about it wrong the whole time. Irrationally rational.
Or perhaps unpredictably rational.
i saw this in the exact time he said it in the video. This happens few times and its always magical.
I think "his depression doesn't make sense" is something relatable to most of the people. We only see the problem in front of us and ignore the happiness and support we get just like Rei did. It's amazing to see Rei grow and become aware of those people around him
People are going to start looking at me weird if I start crying in the middle of my lunch break. I'm blaming you for any social repercussions
If those people look down on you for expressing your emotions, then they don't deserve your acquaintanceship. People who mind don't matter, and people who matter don't mind.
Zn Shuuichi same tho
Just act like 5:52 if anyone gives you the shit-stare.
That would be the case if you didn't have anything that you were watching in your hand
whenever Kyoko was on the screen, I felt like I was drowning
Twinflame Byond same! All the kyoko episodes felt like being strangles and thrown under that river. 😢
I honestly hated her when I watched and read the series... But I sympathize with why she became the way she did. Her father should not have favored Kiriyama. He should have encouraged all three of them equally.
And he should definitely not have been so harsh with Kyoko. So I sympathize with her, but I don't like the way she took out her rage on Kiriyama.
@@evewhoo I guess you don't quite understand what that really feels like then. Rei does love her despite everything and she loves him despite everything. Though their relationship feels weird it really isn't anything all that strange.
@@shirori2004 bruh she understands more than ur stupid weeb a** go watch some harem shit...no one likes the way this b*** treats kiriyama..its all in the past...FFS.. some moments she went WAAAY too far how she abused kiriyama with her disgusting words..
Lol..and this exact same b*** still follows the other gray coloured hair dude like some gold digger.
@@lazybum9732 What is wrong with you exactly lmao
Felt like crying while watching this. Great video.
I cried.
I can relate to Kiriyama's world view, though my own views are quite tame in comparison. The feeling that simply being is causing trouble for someone else is a familiar one to me. You help others almost unconditionally, yet fear being nothing more than a nuisance for those around you. Some would call it being humble, others a state of self-worthlessness. I see my own selfish gains in whatever I do, and I hate it. There's someone else who could do more than me, be less of a burden. I minimize my contributions and give that credit to someone else, because who wouldn't do better than me? Now, I say this not in self-loathing, but as a simple statement: There's always someone more skilled, always someone born with the talent you wish you had. But there's always something you can do to make the world just a bit brighter, that only you can do.
Rose Dougherty it's an awful feeling.
i love this comment.
Rei is like a mirror image of me in the sense of why he and I feel depressed. I know that people who are kind to me like and love me for who I am, but I still believe that I'm terrible for not being able to pay them back and feel like a burden, but I will still help them and protect them to the death. I was an outcast most of my life and still believe it, even though I am trying to get over it. After watching the entirety of this series, I'm happy to say that this is the first anime I can turn to if I need my own pick me up. It's pure, it's lovely, it's beautiful, it's so, SO artistic, and the best i've seen hands down.
Lots of love!
NHK no Youkoso, and now Sangatsu, are the only two series to date to hit me so hard in terms of their depictions of depression/mental health struggles. I think Sangatsu has a much more uplifting approach, which some may find unrealistic, but it's important nonetheless, especially for one like me who gets so easily trapped in the NHK mindset. So much respect for you for this video!
Truly a masterpiece anime! Everyone should watch this just for the enjoyment it brings, not just happiness but other emotions that some anime can only do during climax or key points. This show doesn't have those. Everything is just a spiral of different emotions and I love it!
So much emotions conveyed in this series.
momo is the most cute little thing to come out in anime 2016. if you think otherwise fight me
Call Me Puzzle but sweetness and lightning...
@@jasminepreen4125 close but not quite imo
This anime deserves more attention👏👏
As someone with chronic crippling depression: thank you for this video.
Thank you for another amazing video. You are truly awesome.
Rei is a unique lead, one of the most phychologically realistic and hoenstly likable character I've seen in all of fiction, actually.
Damn this was a good one, even by your standards. I'm really loving this editing style and use of music. I feel like the general quality of your work has taken a huge upswing over the past two moths or so. keep that shit up dude
Yes a video on this show!!
Morgan Lemons I know! The anime needs more recognition it's amazing!
A beautiful video for a beautiful anime. Thank you.
Thank you for this video on depression. I legitimately cried while watching it. However someone like me with manic depression it's hard to deal with at times. But still I really want to thank you for this video.
finally, someone ACTUALLY made a video about march comes in like a lion
I probably needed this series, but nothing in the first episode and a half made me want to keep watching it. I think that condencing it down like this did me a large favor, because if nobody did, i wouldn't have really gotten anything out of it, but now, i got a few tears and the catalyst for some introspection-time. Thank you, Pedantic Romantic.
Nice video. In some parts, it felt like I was reading a literature essay on Sangatsu and reading a bit deeper into the show - which is a positive thing.
I relate deeply to Kiriyama and the struggles he faced. The show was excellent in touching on depression and showing how one works around it, and even bullying to some extent.
Thanks for making it and getting more people to watch it.
This video made me understand the characters and their relationships like I hadn't before, it made me appreciate the show so much more.
Thank you so much for this video, I'd knew about your channel before and seen some of your videos which I thought were pretty good, but this one finally convinced me you deserve my subscription, keep up the good work!
The story, the atmosphere, the first op and ed song is so damn good. Never in my life i feel like some connection to the character like Kiriyama. It hit me hard, but it gave me something more precious in return.
This show is good, its a self reminder for us not just as an anime viewer but as a human being. A better human being. :)
Ahh this was just fantastic. It's analytical videos like this, that really make you appreciate a series much more, after watching it. I can't wait for S2 in Fall. No doubt this series will go down as one of my personal favourites of the year.
I always come back to this video now and again. It always puts me in a better mood and gets me out off my ruts, thanks Pedantic
This anime is one of a kind. It does not aim for greatness unlike those big time shounen. It's subtle and calm as it goes with the flow. It's soothes our mind as if we are in Rei's point of view. I just can't help but smile most of the time and then suddenly tears fall down. A masterpiece that doesn't need words to prove its greatness.
I was following this show while it was airing, and was blown away that nobody, *nobody,* was talking about it. It's so good. Great stuff, man.
After Sukasuka, now Sangatsu no Lion? Do you intend to make a video for every under appreciated gems which became one of my favorites of the season? :D
Sangatsu no Lion was the show that represents a person with depression with the best execution. Instead of making Kiriyama looks edgy or emo-ish, he actually felt perfect: A functional person that battles with depression almost everyday, had his energy depleted by guilt every time, yet keeps thrusting forward. I also love how the three sisters, Shimada, and that MVP Teacher became the best supporting characters in their own way. Their presence combined brought that second half into the best "Shounen Building Arc" that I ever saw. Not by giving him a "Hell Training Course" or by having him won seemingly impossible match, but by slowly resolving all of his internal problems that prevent him to maximize his shogi potential.
Can't wait for the season 2!
I already love this anime, but you’re able to articulate so well what Rei is going through that I’m able to appreciate the anime even more. Although I had these inklings, it’s hard to put into such clear and meaningful words. Well done! :)
Beautiful video.The guilt that Rei feels in his relationships with others is painfully relatable to me and many other people.And after finishing the first season,I kept wondering if I will ever find my own kotatsu.I hope I will and I hope whoever is reading,will as well(English is not my first language,so I don't know if that last sentence is correct but you get the idea xD)Again,beautiful work.You've got a new subscriber.
Love the anime. It became one of my all-time favorites almost instantly. Really glad seeing people talking about it.
Awesome video, almost cried tbh.
You know what? I have saved this as an mp3 and i listen to this every time i'm depressed. The songs are heaven that adds much more feelings here. Thanks :3
HELL YES. My Favorite Analyst doing a review of my Favorite Anime of 2016.
Great video! This is probably my favorite one you've done yet. I love the show, and you explained some of it's themes very well. I can't wait for season 2.
Sangatsu no Lion quickly became one of my favourite anime and i am so happy that there will be a second season 💜 i loved that every single element that went into a scene--the ost, the voice acting, the art style, the animation, the colours--was created to take the most out of all our emotions.
Thank you for this beautiful video!
You talk your ideas so good sir. I can't stop watching your videos because of it.
It's a great show. Can't wait for 2nd season, and you actually helped me understand it a bit better as well. Great insight!
Depression doesn't make sense, annndddd he comes home from school camp to find his whole family have been killed by a drunk truck driver.
i love this analysis a lot- sangatsu no lion quickly became one of my favorites, rei is probably one of the most relatable characters for me of any anime ive watched lol
super happy you made a video on march comes in like a lion, it deserves the recognition
That momo scene (4:07) legit made me tear up when i was watching the show lol. Aaahhh i need to watch season 2 soon :D
Damn man, the way that you talked about this anime was beyond beautiful. Everything that you said was something that I thought, but you found the right words to exactly convey it. Man, this anime was a great find and you were too.
Man, I'm so glad this video exists. Thank you for putting into words what I could never have.
Stumbling across this channel and specifically this video, I really want to rewatch Sangatsu just to see the happy side. I remember watching this when I was a bleak person, but now years have passed and I see the joys of life so to say. I still have ups and downs, but I have a move forward mindset. Those moments with the sisters and grandfather really made me feel like they were welcoming me the viewer into their home. Hope more gets adopted otherwise I'll have to buy the manga when I can.
Very good break down of the internal struggle of kiriyama.
Hello, first of all I wanted to say thank you very much for making this video about March Comes in Like a Lion, I am Spanish and after finishing watching the two seasons of this incredible series, I started looking for opinions on UA-cam in the hope of finding myself with people who liked this series as well as me, to my surprise I only found people comparing it with other series that do not look like anything or that criticized it because it was "boring" or "at the beginning it was good and now it sucks", Although I do not understand much English I started looking for videos in this language with the hope of finding what I wanted, a video that would do justice to this masterpiece, and although I found some very good videos recommending the series with a lot of positivity, I have to say that Your video is the one I liked the most, you have perfectly understood the series, you have even said things that I had not noticed, it is a joy to hear how you talk about this series, how it has come to your heart, How it happened to me, so much so that I'm going to buy the manga that has recently been licensed in my country ^ ^ again I'm very very grateful for your video, I will follow your work very closely, I wish I could give you a thousand likes, a heartfelt greeting.
thank you very much for letting me know, I will be very attentive to tomorrow, I really want to see it ^^
I removed this from my favorites just so i could put it in again on the top
SToped the video halfway through, I need to see this. This will shatter me
I want to watch this series so bad, but am scared to because of my experience with depression lol. one day I'll feel strong enough, but until then, your review will have to do.
Erica Ross Don't worry about it. 3-gatsu does have its depressing moments, but at the end of the day its main theme is an uplifting message of self-acceptance. Definitely would recommend it to a person suffering similar issues as the characters.
You should avoid Bojack Horseman (an *excellent* show on Netflix) like the plague, then. But just like "March comes in like a lion" (which I haven't watched yet, but certainly will), you should give Bojack Horseman a try when you feel strong enough for it, it really teaches you hard truths about yourself and humanity as a whole that most people are hiding from.
Nr4747 lol too late. Which is why I know to avoid this one. Bojack is amazing, but it hit wayyy too close to home lol
Erica Ross you should do whatever makes you feels comfortable, and not do anything that will hurt yourself, 3-Gatsu actually kinda helped me deal with and think critically about my own issues. Like? It made me sad, but in a more temporary, 'I'm very touched by this,' way. That's just my experience with the show, though. It was unexpectedly cathartic for me. The whole show was pretty cathartic in itself, really... But I can definitely see how it can go the other way. Regardless, 3-gatsu is a beautiful, great anime.
I've watched it, but while it does get kinda depressing, it is always more heartwarming by the end, with it's messages of friends, family, and acceptance of yourself. BoJack Horseman, yeah, as fantastic as that show is, avoid it at all costs.
Ogh, this show really IS special, it's one of my favourites. It's so nice to see it appreciated
I'm very happy about how you analyzed Rei and about what you said.
One of the best videos you've made, keep it up. I love how you were able to convey a strong atmosphere and tone with this.
Loved this show, your analysis was spot on.
Like, I just want to hug the dude.
Great Video! Glad to see 1 on this series! It definitely deserves more attention, even if I personally didn't love it.
Just as emotionally poignant as the show it's dissecting-- fantastic work on this video, thank you for giving Sangatsu no Lion some extra appreciation that hits all those soft, tender spots right where it needs to.
Thank you! I was looking for a video to show my friends, because season 2 is around the corner and I need to share this anime with the world.
This is amazing! The explanation about Rei and depression both are on point. The video itself is composed of so many images that illustrate the text without spoiling the story. I will share around!
I've seen a lot of Sangatsu no Lion videos and this is the only one that touches up on his relationship with Shimada and Sensei. Overall, its really good :)
I loved this show so much. Great video!
Another great video (and one of my favorite series). You knocked it out of the park, looking forward to your next video.
The nature of the show prevent people from praising it directly and loudly; Its a priceless feel that you hold quietly deep in your heart.
That's a shame but also its saving grace.
I love this animation. Love the story and love the way they present. Thanks to creators of this amazing animation
Damn it, Pedantic. I'm trying to have a life. Stop showing me all these amazing shows.
I love this anime for its complex depiction of people and minds. All the feels it makes me feel.. because I personally can relate to Kiriyamas mind set so well.
Sometimes.. if someone offers you kindness.. and even though you feel happy about it, it makes you feel sad and lonely at the same time. It makes no sense. But like you said. Emotions and fears aren't logical.
Is it weird that I love to watch stuff that makes me cry and feel all kind of complex emotions? Sometimes I wonder if I am just tired of crying over my own pointless depression?
I need to stop binging your videos. They are so well written and so well edited that I just have to continuously put the anime you discuss on my "to watch" list and it just continues to grow larger.
This anime was a plan to watch for le but it wasn't that much of a priority to me. Then i saw this video and realized that it should be a priority, because i can relate to kiriyama so much it's scary
I love this anime and had watched the first season four times before the second season came out, and cry more and more. While the second season seems not as good as the first one until now (S2E3), hope the tempo will come back like the first season. This is the greatest anime of all time, even better then every movie. It's not about story, not about telling things, but about life, a life that is so true, telling something so deep inside.
I have no words for this anime...too incredible. Feels like an ocean and a gush of wind and some heavy downpour at the same time
when i saw the visual similarities between this and your lie in april, it immediately put it on my radar but i never got around to starting it. gonna go start it now, thanks for giving me the push
This show NEVER fails to make me smile.
This video hit me right in the feels! Seriously awesome video!
I know this video is 3 years old, but I started to rewatch this masterpiece. I would like to point out how Kyouko’s impact on Kiriyama’s understanding of what constitutes love and care being immense. It is heavily implied she sexually abused him, on top of the physical and psychological abuse. Her relationship with him varied from beating him and saying nonchalantly “you are the scum of the earth” followed by a soothing-like voice with added sexual abuse as her idea of “but look, I do this, because I love you.” She is one of the primary reasons he feels as though he deserves to be alone and to drown on his sorrow. Many people act like her relationship wasn’t “that” bad because Kiriyama still cares about her, but abusers take control over their victims by using the love and care the victims feel towards them to strengthen their manipulation. I feel rage and intense sadness whenever she shows up, because I went through something similar. So, I think Kiriyama is not only depressed, socially anxious, but also he has a lot of trauma attached to the mental illnesses. Though, I am happy with how the series is going as he builds a healthy pathway for his future, this anime/manga helped me so much with my own mental health and overcoming trauma. This video is so good, it explains accurately what mental health is, thank you for making it!
Nice video, whole time i was watching this show i kept saying to myself; "this show gets depression".
Well this one hit real close to home
Finally! The video i waited months for.
Great video. This was the one that got me to subscribe.
I relate all too well to Kiriyama and to your point of view in this video. I appreciate this video much
I look forward for more reviews like this, and even more about animes from my favourite studio- Shaft!
Great video. This may be avoiding your writing, but you really brought my attention to the potency of Sagatsu's soundtrack.
this was really beautiful and well-said and put together.
Rei is basically just me in anime form. This anime hit me unlike any other.
such a masterpiece i was so glad they announced S2
Hanabi Yasuraoka
When ?
this season fall season u can check anichart when it starts
You sir, just earned a sub, absolutely amazing!!!!!! You explained everything so perfectly and you just seem like a super awesome guy!!!!!!!
this is probably your best video.. but maybe thats because im similar to rei and i loved this anime and your analysis always makes me happy
So succinct. Beautifully written, friend.
Damn, this one hit me on a personal level.
i just completly got the show. now i want to rewatch it. this video was great :D
Soooooo... I'm currently binge watching your videos and I just wanted to say you're probably my favorite aniyoutuber.. and I've been watching several recently. I really love your videos on 3gatsu particularly because I frkn love that anime so much and also you, uh, talk good. Lol. Yours is the only channel that I've actually clicked on so I can watch basically everything from the very beginning. So, like.. yeah. You're awesome. Keep doing your thing!
As someone who is currently caught up to the manga, I highly recommend reading it. Your points about Rei finally being/finding a way to be useful result in one my favorite arcs in manga period and a shining example of Rei's growth as a person. I cannot recommend the manga enough.
in a nutshell, he describes the struggles of a human being and as a viewer if you ever have had that state of mind for a fraction of seconds to say the least you can relate to the mains character depression. sangatsu no lion ys an amazing realistic series that shows you the worth of your own existance.
I didn't realize s2 was coming. I never finished this show because I had to drop my cr subscription, but this is one of my favorite shows even with the limited amount that i've seen
ok if you want more context it was also during a time where i was very busy and couldn't watch much anyway, and i also felt like i should wait until it was all finished airing before rewatching it because it was hard to keep up with when i felt like i was forgetting which events happened in the last episode or not after a week in between each update, and thus it ended up falling into my "plan to watch list" for a while because it wasn't on the forefront of my mind, despite having very much enjoyed the first half that i got through.
After that paragraph of explanation you can probably tell why i decided to go with the abbreviated version
Dude I would have loved to watch this show with you!
Inceredible show, awesome analysis!
3-Gatsu no Lion instantly became one of my favorite shows of 2016 simply because of how good the visual storytelling was with Rei's mental state. It is seriously one of the most underrated shows I know of and I definitely suggest people give this show a try before the second season comes out in the Fall anime season.
I really loved this anime and I'm also very eager for the 2nd season. The anime pictures so well the emotions on Rei's mind. It really gets to you.
i am so excited to see the video essays that'll come out once there's a new season and it catches up to where the manga is right now (which i recommend reading if ur a manga person) especially THAT scene which left me so flabbergasted and gives me chills whenever i think about it... also the storyline around it is really profound and interesting but like god. that scene. there are goosebumps all over my body just from writing this comment. anyway i love the manga despite it being super text heavy shogi explanation a lot of the time bc everything else makes up for it. also this is a lovely video and i feel like you'd appreciate a lot of the art imagery that hits in a very lovely different way in the manga :) 頑張りましょう♪！
I have a very close friend who's suffering from depression who I sent this video to.
I hope that maybe it helps them realize they are important, even when they feel like their mere existence is a nuisance.
I know what I'm going to be off watching and crying about when I have the chance...
I haven't watched sangatsu yet and I already feel like crying watching this video
I had a hard time watching this show because it hit a bit too close to home. But you made a great analysis of the show that makes me want to give it another shot!
An amazing watch. Sangatsu is the best anime for 2017 for me.
His depression actually makes sense I mean his parents and sister died when he was young, the rest of his blood family was garbage and didn't want him, then he was emotionally and mentally abused in his adoptive family by his adopt sister and the pressure of trying to survive to not make them suffer anymore all got to him and contributed to his depression. I know you touched on these points but I just wanted to let you know he does have a reason.
Phenomenal video!