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title: How do anime and manga tell stories about the human experience?
description: Explore how anime and manga delve into the human experience through storytelling, trauma exploration, and emotional processing in this insightful blog post by ThinkCERCA.
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# [How do anime and manga tell stories about the human experience?](https://blog.thinkcerca.com/anime)

 Written by [ThinkCERCA Team](https://blog.thinkcerca.com/author/thinkcerca-team) | May 11, 2023

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## MIDDLE

Manga and Anime Mania

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## HIGH SCHOOL

Suzume Builds on a Long Line of Japanese Art Exploring

the Impacts of Trauma on the Individual and the Collective

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How does manga tell stories that appeal to many different people?

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#### MIDDLE

How can anime and manga help audiences process tough emotions?

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#### HIGH SCHOOL

How can anime be used to reflect on real-world tragedies?

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