I have two animes that changed me, actually. 

Naruto was definitely one of them. 

When I started watching Naruto, I was young. I grew up with the show and Naruto himself has taught me many important life lessons. I learned never to give up on your dreams just because you are different than everyone else, and just because you don't have one important aspect, doesn't mean you're bound to fail. You just have to work harder than everyone else but it is not impossible. 

The show also helped me cope with school and gave me something to look forward to every night. I can say for sure that Naruto will always have a special place in my heart and that I definitely wouldn't be where I am without it. 

Bleach was another big anime that changed me. It helped me cope with the death of a very close family member and showed me that it is okay to lean on someone sometimes and that you don't have to face the world alone. 

I always looked forward to watching Bleach on the weekends because I saw myself in his younger sister, Karin. Now, as I am older, I see a lot of myself in Ichigo. (Maybe it's the fact I'm the older sibling with two younger sisters, just as he has. cx) 

Not to mention, Toshiro Hitsugaya is a beautiful creation. Like holy smokkkkeeees---

I still get excited when I hear the first Bleach opening. 

I mean, c'mon, it's beautiful. 

Finished: July 4th, 2017