| Yeah, there was the same problem with Call of the Night, another anime where a middleschooler wandered around at night and at some point in the story, he had to avoid policemen because he couldn't get caught I don't know if that's the same in real life Japan, and if it is I don't see why it's like that Japan has to be one of the safest country in the world so it shouldn't be dangerous to go out at night, even if you're young It's not unusual in my country for teens to wander around at night (mostly in cities), that's why I'm indeed kinda surprised how strict the rules in Japan seem to be |
| Japanese discipline in a nutshell. They take truancy very seriously. |
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AshIsConfused said: I dont think truancy is considered here when we speak about staying out late, as they arent skipping school, but it does have to do with the curfew for minors Juveniles violating the curfew is the same type of issue, which would be handled by the authorities in the same way. |
PiromyslMay 1, 2023 5:03 PM
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RomanRonin said: Do you realize the show that we're talking about here is called "Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia" right?It’d be one thing if that’s meant to be the point, but it’s not really since the story is more focused on the romance and stargazing than on society’s disdain with insomnia. And I'm pretty sure the show has managed to portray the issue in less than 3 episodes so that we can move on to develop the story. Take it like this, insomnia is the trigger that made Isaki and Ganta met. So, after they met, then what? Of course, they wouldn't suddenly be cured of their 'illness' just because the author decides that they would fall for each other or something. Or because they are now in the Astronomy Club, they are justified to do anything they want because they are insomniacs in a club that needs to go out at night. If you feel upset or disturbed by how society is portrayed when reacting to kids having insomnia, then congrats! You have shared Ganta's sentiment on the matter. And I'm pretty sure that is how the author intends to do; not just to make the viewers/readers get all warm and fuzzy because of the pair, but also to share their grief and pain. If that isn't a masterpiece-worthy kind of writing, I don't know what is. But if you want to make a political statement on Japan's decision on curfew, because of freedom and stuff, then I have nothing more to say on the matter. |
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RomanRonin said: It seems like everyone is treating going out at night as a major issue, almost like a crime. It’s enough of a problem that it’s been the major source of tension for the cast so far, despite both MCs being high schoolers as well as suffering from insomnia. I understand that Japanese culture is a lot stricter with the treatment of children and teenagers, but I figured I still really like the show, and the chemistry between Nakami and Magari is great. But this point just seems to keep reoccurring and taking away from the romance and general vibes of the show. Am I over focused on it? I don’t think it’s a problem, it is part of the story and episode plot. Whether we think it’s fair or not is not really the issue. I suggest following the anime, instead of forcing our own opinions on it. |
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.  |
| The wellbeing of children is the responsibility of parents in most part of the world. This directly means if kids encounter harm while going out at night without adults, it falls under the negligence of parents because they can’t watch over them while sleeping. Unless you’re in some part of the world where parents can’t wait to kick their kids out after 18 like animal and anything about their kids is not their problem, then going out at night wouldn’t be an issue. |
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