“According to the World Health Organization, about 15% of the world’s population lives with some kind of disability. With numbers like that, any kind of media worth paying attention to should have some decent representation of disabled people. Luckily for anime fans, there are some wonderful characters who fit the bill.” [1]
“Animation is a powerful form of storytelling because it welcomes all ages and its ceiling of creativity is nearly non-existent. Plus, the charisma of an animated character is universal. Often times, animated characters are our earliest inspiration because children love seeing animated shows. With such influence comes the responsibility for creators to leave a positive impact on viewers. In the following article, we’ve have highlighted animated characters with disabilities. These characters were created to show the underrepresented point of view of people with disabilities.” [2]
Seen how disabled people have been represented in animation is super positive to spreading the message that everyone feels respected and included, as no voice should go unheard. Everyone is valuable and unique.
Resources
[1] https://www.ranker.com/list/handicapped-anime-characters/anna-lindwasser
[2] https://latv.com/diverse-and-inspirational-animations-unforgettable-characters-with-disabilities
[3] https://disabilityhorizons.com/2024/05/19-animation-and-kids-characters-with-disabilities/
[4] https://www.ranker.com/list/handicapped-anime-characters/anna-lindwasser