I’m 17 in my senior year, going into university and I want anime that will impact me the most at this stage of my life

I’m not really sure where I’m heading in my future and I know a lot of people who have watched anime that have ‘changed them’ and to be honest I’ve not really had that experience, so I’m looking for something that will really get me, impact me or make me think. Thank you for any help!

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ClemFire2026-01-23 19:26

A Place Further than the Universe

Hatennaa2026-01-23 19:29

Was going to be my exact answer. For a movie recommendation, the Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

TurtlePope22026-01-23 19:29

OP, this is the one

Phyrexian_Overlord2026-01-23 19:41

Hey OP ignore everything else and watch this

KawhiGlazer2026-01-23 19:47

This got a lot of support it’s at the top of my list now once I finish hellsing, thank you!

ClemFire2026-01-23 19:49

Hope you enjoy it!

Isekai_Dreamer2026-01-23 19:29

death note

violet evergarden

Owyn2026-01-23 19:29

Look back

Relahxn2026-01-23 19:31

Frieren

Ashteron2026-01-23 19:32

Clannad

Space Brothers

FetchFrosh2026-01-23 19:35

*The Tatami Galaxy* would be a good watch before starting university.

murakami2132026-01-23 19:40

Ghost in the Shell (2002), Monster (2004), Psycho Pass (2012), Perfect Blue (2008)

DaoEmperorFather2026-01-23 19:41

Nana

TyraniTEMPESTar2026-01-23 19:42

Welcome to the N.H.K

IRoylT2026-01-23 19:42

Mob Psycho 100 and Parasyte would be my two recommendations. Everything else I’ve seen people mention are great choices too!

Both of those anime really meant a lot to me when I felt a bit lost. Also remember it’s about the journey, not the destination. Have a great time at Uni 😁

KawhiGlazer2026-01-23 19:47

Thank you for the advice bro! I loved mob psycho and will watch Parasyte after a place further than the universe

chiginger2026-01-23 19:42

Honey & Clover

Blue Period

sevazh2026-01-23 19:44

Gurren Lagann

loser_who_won2026-01-23 19:45

Dude im suggesting some anime

• One piece (teaches us to never give up on our dreams and to be free - "freedom")
• Erased (its a time travel genre 12 ep or more must watch)
and i you are into sports watch "hajime no ippo"

KawhiGlazer2026-01-23 19:46

One Piece is my favourite manga LOL I find Luffy very inspiring

loser_who_won2026-01-23 19:48

True

XCShadowKitten922026-01-23 19:45

Blue Period. It's on Netflix pretty sure

Dnpslow2026-01-23 19:49

Definitely Vinland saga. Read the manga once you catch up to the anime, its amazing!

Oh, and obviously Haikyuu as well. 4 seasons of great animation and voice acting, an amazing manga after that and a 11/10 ending. It taught me a lot, and im sure itll inspire you more too!

Vast_Yard_21762026-01-23 19:53

A sign of affection,

Short cute rom com with interesting take on approaching disabilities and not letting them hold you back

kwk-2026-01-23 20:01

Clannad/Clannad After Story

Sora yori mo Tooi Basho

Shiroi Suna no Aquatope

Hibike! Euphonium

Genshiken

Welcome to the NHK

Honey and Clover

Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru

Grand Blue

Mimi wo Sumaseba

Hanasaku Iroha

Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai

Uchuu Kyoudai

Tamayura

steel_seraph132026-01-23 20:06

Sonny Boy.

I don't want to ruin the plot by saying too much, but it is a story about a class on the precipice of change and details how they each face it.

Ippen2026-01-23 20:16

* Neon Genesis Evangelion
* Angel beats
* Takopis Original Sin
* Cowboy Bebop
* Steins;Gate
* Made In Abyss
* Summertime Rendering

Alt22212026-01-23 20:39

gunbuster

bravetailor2026-01-23 20:53

Welcome to the NHK

ArvingNightwalker2026-01-23 21:52

Silver Spoon

aflyingUMDturtle2026-01-23 23:07

Tatami Galaxy. It's a wonderful college themed tale that you can get a lot out of entering that age. And if you really like that, watch the fun spin-off movie Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome (Night is Short, Walk on Girl!)

Brokenpipeisbroken2026-01-24 00:40

Anime that will impact you ? Most anime suggestions you received won't impact you, they will just kill your time (but those are great titles).

When it comes to sports I think only Hajime no Ippo may encourage you to it (boxing).

Or maybe you like board/card games (which obviously are not sport) - Saki is fun. The only reason I don't play Mahjong is the fact none of my friends or family wants to, but this anime made me to explore topic and watch other Mahjong related titles.

And when it comes to anime to make you think - Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu. This anime will "teach" you few things that may be usable in your future (as long as you are able to draw conclusions). Especially if you have plan to participate in democratic elections

IceSmiley2026-01-24 02:16

Might be closer to your parents generation as far as college experience but Genshiken and Honey and Clover

Mr_Rock-haley2026-01-24 02:19

Flip Flappers
It's about this growing up thing, in parts at least