Anime Philosophy Talk + Anime Shop Exploration

If you love anime and want to talk about the philosophy of ideas and themes portrayed in the medium, this is the event for you.

For this month, we will focus on the theme of friendship and why friendship is highly valued in the realm of anime shows. It is a cliche for those who have watched many anime shows but let's dig a little deeper. The ancient Roman Philosopher Cicero explored friendship in his treatise De Amicitia (On Friendship), arguing that true friendship requires virtue, mutual goodwill, and is a natural inclination of the soul, not a transactional relationship. He stressed that it is essential to choose friends carefully based on inner character rather than superficial reasons like wealth or social status, and that friendship requires testing for qualities like loyalty and honesty. You can reference all your favourite anime shows to make a case for friendship themes.

We will be in a nice classy Doubletree Hilton Hotel to have our discussion. It is quiet and cozy. If you are an introvert and have anxieties for meeting new people, I will warmly welcome you and introduce you to people. There's no pressure to talk immediately, you can also observe the discussion. If you are an extravert, I am sure you don't need any convincing to join.

Afterwards, we will walk to the best manga store in London (Forbidden Planet) as well as anime merchandise stores nearby. It will be a fun ending to the whole experience.