Anime autobiography

Notable creative minds borrow inspiration from all sorts of multifaceted sources, from historical events to classic stories in other mediums. However, most poignant influences often arise from the author's personal experiences.

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Anime creators don't shy away from borrowing elements of their own lives to incorporate them into their works of art.

Some reflect on monumental events from their past by retelling them through an anime, often tying their reality into the context of much grander historical circumstances. Others weave real life into fiction in more whimsical ways that might not be obvious at first glance.

These anime were largely inspired by their creators' lives.

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