In the grand tradition of the media using social and political problems as a concept for their work comes the Japanese anime Welcome to the NHK. As a show that delves into the life of a person suffering from such social anxiety that he needs to shut himself off from as much contact as possible, the show presents the problem in both dramatic and comedic ways.
Anno’s Evangelion: A Study In Mental Disorders
Hideaki Anno’s Shin Seiki Evangelion was revolutionary for its time. It combined existential, psychological, and theological themes, and put them together with giant, bio-mechanical fighting machines as a backdrop. However, the show is best remembered for the myriad of psychological issues found in the cast.