[Haniah Zahoor]

EXPLORING HYPNOSIS IN ANIME :

1. Healing and Therapy:
Hypnosis is sometimes portrayed as a therapeutic tool to help characters heal from trauma , recover lost memories, or overcome mental blocks. It serves as a positive constructive method for personal growth and recovery.

2. Unlocking Potential :
Hypnosis can be used to help characters reach their full potential by tapping into hidden abilities or suppressed powers. It is seen as a way to bring out a person’s best qualities or talents.

Example:
In Hunter x Hunter Nen abilities are sometimes unlocked through mental conditioning, similar to hypnosis, enabling characters to grow stronger.

3. Overcoming Fear or Anxiety:
Some anime feature hypnosis as a method to help characters confront their fears or anxieties. By placing a character in a relaxed state hypnosis helps them overcome mental obstacles ,gain confidence or achieve inner peace.

Example :
In One Piece there are characters like Miss Goldenweek who use calming techniques which resemble hypnosis to bring tranquility to tense situations.

4. Personal Insight and Growth:
Hypnosis can be a tool for self discovery allowing characters to gain clarity on their life purpose , relationships, and other internal struggles. Through hypnosis they can better understand their motivations and emotions which leads to personal development.

Example: In Steins ; Gate techniques are used to access deep memories helping characters come to terms with difficult experiences and make better decisions.

A positive portrayal of hypnosis in anime often centers on themes of healing, empowerment, and personal growth, showing how it can be a supportive and constructive practice rather than just a method of control.

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