In this episode of Japanophiles, we meet Francesco Panto, an Italian psychiatrist who employs a unique method called "anime therapy." As a child, Panto faced bullying and found solace in anime, which inspired his innovative approach to mental health. He shares his personal journey and discusses how his work could contribute to tackling the prevalent mental health challenges faced by young people in Japan. Through his perspective as an outsider, we gain insight into the intersection of culture and mental wellness.
Show
Japanology Plus
Episode
S10E13
Air Date
Aug 03, 2023
Season 10 Episodes
S10E01
Kitchens
S10E02
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
S10E03
Dinosaurs
S10E04
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
S10E05
Camping
S10E06
Male Aesthetics
S10E07
Konnyaku
S10E08
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
S10E09
Ueno
S10E10
Meteorological Data
S10E11
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
S10E12
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
S10E13
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
S10E14
Vacant Homes
S10E15
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
S10E16
Japanese Honeybees
S10E17
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
S10E18
Unused Fish
S10E19
Garbage
S10E20
Firefighting