What Anime Series Made Getting Through 2020 Just That Little Bit Easier?

    Shoutout to anime for making all of us smile during these tough times.

    Isha Bassi
    by Isha Bassi

    Entertainment Producer

    It's been a tough year, to say the least. So, it's no surprise that many people — including myself — have turned to comfort movies, TV shows and even video games to escape their problems and provide some much-needed relief.

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    But, the one thing that has given me the most joy during these dark times? Anime! With diverse characters, beautifully animated scenes and a wide range of genres to suit your mood, it's been my guiding light out of the ever-growing hole that is 2020.

    Kyoto Animation

    Considering that, I would love to hear about the anime series that has helped you — the BuzzFeed community — get through this dumpster fire of a year.

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    Maybe it was something that was super entertaining and fun to binge-watch, like Ouran High School Host Club.

    The characters of Ouran High School Host Club
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    I could rewatch this anime a million times and it would still bring me so much happiness.

    Perhaps it was something with a deeply engrossing storyline, like Attack On Titan.

    Eren from Attack on Titan looking at a titan above a wall surrounding his town
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    If you haven't already started Attack On Titan, it's big "I'll just watch two episodes before bed" and then you end up watching an entire season vibes.

    Or maybe you're like me and have fallen in love with the wholesomeness and emotional tension that plays out in Haikyuu!!.

    Characters from Haikyuu!! who are on the Karasuno High School Volleyball team
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    God, the volleyball scenes just get to me on another level. I cheer for Karasuno when they get a point, I become NERVOUS when they're losing — it's just truly the best and I love all of the characters. PLEASE slide into my DMs if you've watched, because I need to find more people to talk to about this anime.

    So, what's been your go-to comfort anime series that has helped you get through 2020? Leave your answers in the comments below and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!