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What do you consider the saddest anime?

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I have several, but if I must pick one, it’s A Place Further Than The Universe. Interestingly, it’s simultaneously the happiest, too.

It wasn’t the case at first, but when I rewatched it, I was purely, emotionally devastated.

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e0qdk@reddthat.com
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My kneejerk reaction to the question is “Grave of the Fireflies”.

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mindbleach@sh.itjust.works
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Fun fact: originally a double feature with My Neighbor Totoro.

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Simulation6@sopuli.xyz
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My Neighbor Totoro is really sad also (or can be).

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Domi@lemmy.secnd.me
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Which one played first?

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nyan@lemmy.cafe
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Apparently it was Totoro (or so I recall from a really old Usenet post). Makes you wonder about the thought process involved.

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That sounds like a roller coaster of a ride.

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RagingHungryPanda@lemm.ee
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Ditto. I like a lot of sad stuff and that is just another level.

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MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net
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It really is in a class all its own. I don’t think I could ever watch it again.

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jabathekek@sopuli.xyz
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I haven’t been able too either, ~17 years later. I honestly feel like it gave me PTSD.

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