I’ve been wondering why stories from anime, movies, or games can have such a strong emotional pull. It’s strange how something fictional can stay with you for years — like a comfort zone you can always return to. I remember finishing a show I really loved and actually feeling a bit empty afterward, like I had just said goodbye to a friend. Maybe it’s because we see pieces of ourselves in those stories, or maybe it’s the escape they offer from daily stress. Whatever it is, it feels incredibly real in the moment. Do you think being so connected to fictional worlds is healthy, or does it stop us from focusing on real life sometimes?

<span style="font-size: 8pt;" data-sheets-root="1">I totally relate to that. Fictional worlds give us something real in a different way &mdash; a space where imagination and emotion meet. When a story moves you, it&rsquo;s not &ldquo;just fiction&rdquo; anymore; it becomes part of your memories. I started collecting small items from the shows that impacted me most, and it helps keep that connection alive. For example, I came across some amazing replicas inspired by anime that really capture that feeling &mdash; https://mini-katana.ca/collections/demon-slayer-katana/. Having one of those on your shelf feels like holding a piece of that world in your hands. It&rsquo;s not about obsession, it&rsquo;s about appreciation &mdash; art and emotion mixing together in something tangible. And honestly, it can even be a form of motivation when real life feels dull.</span>

<span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-sheets-root="1">That&rsquo;s such an interesting perspective. I&rsquo;m not really into collecting, but I totally understand the emotional side of it. Fictional worlds give us safe places to explore feelings we can&rsquo;t always express in real life &mdash; courage, loss, friendship, even failure. I think as long as we don&rsquo;t completely disconnect from reality, there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with feeling attached to them. In fact, sometimes those stories remind us how to deal with our own struggles better than any advice could.</span>