Glass half full when I realize why the hell do I even exist in the first place it seems stupid for the universe and life to work so hard to try and exist
I love how people has come to analyze psychology of humanity such as this. I absolutely love learning more about how people think and their overall view of the world and why.
The difference between a monster and a hero. Both didn't get any love. The Monster was filled with hatred because of that. He said, "I will give everyone the same suffering that I went through." The Hero, also didn't get any love. But he said, " I will make sure no else would go through the suffering that I have been through."
Both are delusional.. They must understand that the only thing they can actually control is themselves and try to do their best. Their arrogance lies in their thinking that they can actually change the world for good or bad.
@@panchammehta8974 of course they do villian hurts innocent people and kill a lot of them and change the world while the heroes save the world and change the world not only in fictional world but in real world too like Hitler killed and changed the world by bringing WWII but the countries came together fought and stopped him and saved the world and by bringing peace changed the world again.
I have a few small remarks: It’s unfair to say that Johan has never experienced love and care at all. When twins escaped from “Three Frogs” they met people who adopted them and treated them decently like parents. But Johan murdered them. Because even in that young age Johan’s mind had already bean set up to destroy everything and everybody around him (like in Bonaparta’s tale about nameless monster) It also should be taken into account that by the time Johan entered kinderheim 511, he had already been a hard-hearted cruel creature who eventually destroyed the whole kinderheim with almost all people there. He already had been kind of a result of an experiment that was carried out there. Kinderheim just completely messed up his memories with Anna’s ones and erased his personality and individuality, strengthening that nihilism in him.
while you are right that he was exposed to some type of love i would argue that the love he got was not enough to convict him the right way , i would argue that unlike others he had a really good foundations in his philosophy that would nt let him be shaked by even any form of love , Johan is chaos he is not the anti christ just the anti everything .
@@fourien937 In fact, I would say that his love for Nina is a twisted love, more of an obsession, and when a love is an obsession, then it is not a true love.
I wish i wouldn't feel so attracted to this idea. I am a 21 year old guy who since my first memories from childhood, all the way through adolescence up until now, can't recall one moment where i haven't felt complete internal void. For some reason (that i, alone, can't comprehend), i've never been able to understand how people can live automatically the way they do. I've been observing and questioning since my childhood how people are able to perform things like social interaction, to feel happy with themselves without a particular reason and be charismatic automatically, to take joy out of normal things like making friends and creating a bond with someone they've never met before, to have plans and ambitions and goals. To think like that as a child and not having anyone to make me talk about those questions i had, i have a feeling it took me right where i am right now. No friends, no feeling of love, the complete lack of happiness and boredom on a daily basis, not to mention the lack of capacity to express emotions in the most normal situations. I do try to do normal things that i imagine can put me in a position where i can provide for myself in the future, to pay rent and be able to survive. Like right now i'm in college studying Computer Science, but everyday i think about the meaning of all this, and i can't seem to find an answer that makes me comfortable. I am 100% rational about everything, every detail needs to be precise and have a meaning, if it's not then i can't be comfortable and deal with it, whatever it is. And for some reason i can't see how normal things that people do, that life tells you to do, makes sense. None of that makes sense to me. I've had responsability before, i've worked to help bringing food to the table at home, i've provided for my mother and sister when my father died, working at a company where i completely failed during 10 months (that experience was so traumatic to me) but even during that moment where i was providing for my family, when it should make sense because i had a reason to be doing what i was doing, even then i couldn't find a meaning to all of that. Just void. Complete void... This video was incredible, well written, directed and narrated. Whoever you are, my most sincere thank you.
It’s almost like we shouldn’t look for an answer on the outside and focus within isn’t it? Like if we need to be content with just ourselves and from there our life changes.
Yeah man, sometimes it feels like existing is pointless. Like having desires sounds futile at some point for some people. What is the point of living if death awaits everyone? Life is indeed tough for most of us. Not everyone has the privilege to be truly free. Something could be holding you back. Hang in there. You are young, you still have that gift of time. Allow yourself to do more and to learn something new. Something you truly want and enjoy. If there's really nothing that you desire, just try and go do something. It doesn't have to be phenomenal and drastic. Eat good food, work on your health and fitness. I reckon you could be unsatisfied with your degree. Could it be you really want to switch careers? I agree with the other person in the comments -- usually, the answer you're looking for is *within you.* "Just keep on learning, little by little. If you're empty, then you can take in anything. If you want to be reborn, then it's in your best interest to become empty." -- quote from Makoto Yukimura's _Vinland Saga_ All the best.
It's a paradox in itself. The core of the belief of 'not believing in anything' is paradoxically contradicting. If someone 'beliefs' in nothingness, they are definitely 'believing' in something.
Not exactly. Nihilism is a process, not a belief. It is the cleaning of the slate so that new values can be born. Nihilism isn't meant to be permanent, it's meant to set the belief structures of old ablaze. Once this is done, the next step that many "so called" nihilists do not take, is to turn inward, and ask who they truly are at their core. This leads to one achieving what is known as a "state of nothingness" or munoken. Accepting reality in full, they have a true appreciation for everything in the universe. They appreciate it because they have no reason to the contrary. Their ultimate end is not to destroy, it is to awaken.
@@leonhardeuler3773 Void or absence of "something"? There is apparently a something, hence nothingness is nearly entirely disproven, however it still vaguely manifests as the sufficient absence of a complete/fundamental knowledge about that somethingness. It's a lot to process...
@@Joyscp999 that's the beauty of it. Either you can follow the logic and get into darkness. Or use the power of this understanding to fuel your potential.
Yea but like later in the story tho he actually felt all those emotions from the people he interacted with and felt pure compassion Over life and he completely had a complete mental breakdown in the library room.
@@weebgraphy I’m going to be honest, your explanation is perfect but it lacks some general knowledge. Johan never became the monster, he was born a monster. The one who experienced trauma was Anna. Johan actually is a lot more generous. The entire story is about Johan trying to erase all the trauma that Anna went through. That’s why he kills every that ever knew him. During his quest he learnt that life wasn’t equal, And that death was the only thing that humans were equal in. He became a terrible monster for the sake for Anna.
@@ahadullahalimi9332 he experianced trauma , remember in final ep he says his mother was a monster because he valued one childs life over another when he handed him to take them to the orphanage
Guys, you should read "Fathers and Sons" by Ivan Turgenev, as Russian, I can say that it had a lot of impact in people's minds. In the book you will encounter a guy called Bazarov who is a nihilist. The story itself, and the characters, make the whole story good. (Write down in the comms, if you read it)
@@unorthodoxstrider3847 that's the point. In those times(1859), nihilism started to rise slowly. Ivan Turgenev showed nihilism in different perspectives using characters like:Bazarov, Arkadiy, Kukshina and etc. I can supplement my answer, but,Unorthodox Strider, I really want to hear your opinion on this book, and how did you found out about Fathers and Sons
@@izii2bizii I find the book to be in good intentions but it was simply ineffective in fact many people actually aimed to be like the nihilist character themselves (Arkády and Yevgény) which makes it seem like it all backfired which resulted in the nihilist movement growing. The nihilists would then Fulfill their final goal in March 1st 1881 when Four nihilists put themselves into position; two were able to launch their bombs, the second catching both the Tsar and Ignatei Grinevitski, who threw the bomb, both of whom died. After that the Russian Nihilist movement ended and grew influential to people across the globe. So overall I think it was a futile attempt at anti nihilism. I found it out about it while I was studying the history of the russian nihilists themselves, and curious of to why Nihilism has so many different forms and found out there is a movement dedicated to it that made the Philosophy more popular I then Read every book relating to the movement.
@@unorthodoxstrider3847 wow, I haven't heard about an accident that was in 1st March, so, thanks! Good to learn something. I'm quite surprised, that there is some people who are interested in Russia and it's history. I know, and do agree, about the fact that people tried to copy Yevgény or Arkàdy and how it haven't played well in people's minds. Thanks for interest in our history! 🤝
@@weebgraphy It will be a work of art. I really loved this video, it was one of the few that showed the real nature of the Monster and his deep existential intelligence.
*I came in search of sugar, I found gold.* You have my subscription. Absolute banger of a video. I would request you to make more such videos based on human ideals and values.
I had never experienced something like "Monster" ..there are master pieces in manga manhwa anime but what I have felt the overwhelming emotion by watching monster , I have never encountered it . Your video is great 👍
Monster is definitely one of the greatest pieces ever written in Anime/Manga medium. Maybe some can argue it to be one of the greatest pieces in the modern time too and not just limited to anime only. Also, Thank you for the comment, Victory V :)
It should also be said that Johan not only brings out the worst in people, he also gives them hope and can make certain people come to their senses, like the mother of Suk, the young Czech policeman.
@@NS-bk6nt none in specific, beyond the fact that he wants to erase the past from his own existence, basically making sure that there is no trace of what he was, or at least that's what he assumes, because in reality most of his past events are more about Nina, than his.
@@Joyscp999 Johan is such a mysterious person that you never know what his true intentions are, but the impact and influence he has on others, making them pale and expect the worst, is truly incredible.
The thing about nihilism is even if life is meaningless, even If no one showed any love towards to you, You still have you to hold to close. You can choose what you can be with the circumstances you have dealt with and the easier choice is to succumb to death
my husband for 4 years are hinilism fan since 7th grade he never go church and since he never felt comfort so i didnt change him all his belonging taught in lives . he just be with me and same journey we face struggle, ldr moment, and conflict but still together until today. i realize not to change person whoever they are its how they were born some quotes randomly i scroll at facebook and said, monsters are not born monsters were made by people who was evil and want love and never get it. sadly its tragic.
I have some suggestions , you can make character analysis videos on Mr.Makishima from Psycho Pass , Friend from 20th century Boys , Miyamoto Musashi from Vagabond or Askeladd from Vinland saga Bonus : If you would like to make videos on live action shows as well, then Hannibal Lecter from Hannibal (2014) would be great.
Johan is always mentioned as evil or monster when series shows otherwise. You cant understand The Monster or Johan as character without understanding the tragedy of his story, the nameless world. Very good video ^^.
God, I've watched so many analytical/ breakdown videos of Monster but this has to be the best one yet. Great job!! 👍👍👍 Keep making content like these on AOT, FMAB or anything really.....
I wanted someone to explain Nihilism in a better way as i consider myself (Not completely cause i do have feelings) a Nihilist and this video is a masterpiece at it. Truly amazing, You earned a subscriber, stranger.
I guess in my opinion Johan loved anna like hear me out first when he said in kinderheim"I don't want to forget anna she is the only one i have" and then the scene where he was playing with her as a kid and asked her which hand has chestnut and told her she will always be right no matter what also when he told anna to shoot him as a kid at that time he thought that he was at red mansion so bonaparte is after him so if he died anna will live free from the monster(bonaparte)also when he killed baby's people who captured Anna, as baby said they were going to do something bad to her if Johan didn't showed up so he killed them and Anna escaped also the last part when he destroyed red mansion and people related to it was obvious why he did that if he was selfish he would not have cared whether Anna went to red mansion or not, also Anna said" when i told him my red mansion event he was crying bitterly like it was his fault"and she also recalled"when Johan told me to shoot him his shoulders was sunk and he looked in pain".So in my opinion he was capable of love as one of his dreams was to see end of the world with Anna his way of showing love was twisted cause he was not normal but he did loved her and i believe he had some affection for Tenma too as he killed those doctors just cause tenma said they deserve to die.
Yes indeed, the only person Johan truly loved and Cared for was his 'other part' which was his sister. I totally agreed with your point too Ayesha. He indeed has a bit complicated relationship with Tenma too but he rather wanted Tenma to feel mostly miserable because another part of his goal was to make sure every people that Tenma knew or had known before were gradually being targeted as well. I think in one of the instances he had even mentioned that Johan would like to wipe out every one Tenma knows of until no one remembers or calls his name to make him suffer the same fate that Johan does. Part of the reason could be because Johan really wanted to die at the time he was shot by Anna (The sister who he holds dare the most) and that Johan was not really too happy about the decision that Tenma has made. Indeed it's my speculation and analysis based upon what I've understood from the narrative or to what I can remember. Anyways, Thank you for your time and comment :D Really appreciated it!
@@weebgraphy I loved ur analysis too such a beautifull video tbh yea ur prespective is totally right too and I guess Johan always provoked Tenma to kill him cause he never wanted to be saved u are right and I really appreciate ur beautifull video u are a really good youtuber
I totally agree with your view, johan was never a nihilist he was suicidal more than nihilistic, he cared too much about his sister his mother and tenma to be called nihilistic..
@@ryuk..4931exactly, besides if Johan was loved by his foster parents then why do they say he was never loved ?. They wanted to make up an excuse to cover up his psychopathic tendencies.
Nihilism is when you understand the inherit truth but refuse to accept the simpler truth. That nature is what binds us to life and like all animals we have only one true purpose, to survive at any cost.
personally saying life is meaningless seem more like giving it a meaning. believing in nothing is believing in something finally world as it is u will get ur answer.
Life is meaningless. That is a fact you come to realize when you study the universe. There are several ways people have processed this news. Some people lose all hope and lose all value in life. Some decide to illogically celebrate and party at the end of meaning just to stubbornly refute the idea. Some shed their morals and use the liberty gained by a meaningless universe to justify any action they may commit. I do not do any of those things, because neither is truly logical. We are all born into this world with the ability to feel. To feel with our senses, and to feel with our emotions. If we were robots, then meaninglessness would mean that you're a waste of space. However, we are not robots. Due to having emotion, life becomes unpredictable. Some people hate this unpredictability, but in reality, this unpredictability is the thing that allows humans to live without meaning. It's like using a drug. You get to escape meaninglessness, but the cost is that you sometimes make irrational decisions. Oh well, if anything, the irrational decisions keep life entertaining. It will never be one-note. Every villain will have a deep, meaningful backstory. Every hero will be flawed. Every "normal person" will have quirks. This is what makes life worth living. Chase your emotions. Without your emotions, you are nothing but an automaton lost on the Earth with nothing meaningful to do. Emotions make life worth living, because it allows you to bear the thought of meaninglessness, even if for only a second. Pain makes you live in the moment. Anger makes you live in the moment. Sadness makes you live in the moment. Happiness makes you live in the moment. Fear makes you live in the moment. Without those, there's no way to live in the moment. So, live for your emotions. They allow you to bear meaninglessness. They allow you to accept it. After all, irrationality makes a meaningless life worth living. Only a truly dull, apathetic person can truly commit themselves to Nihilism. Only a truly ignorant, rebellious individual can party on the end of all meaning, accepting Absurdism. Only a mad, dangerous man accepts his liberty in a meaningless world, as while they may not use their liberty for evil, they are still more likely to do so. This is my belief in how humanity should ideally view meaninglessness. This is the truth about how truly blessed we are to have the capacity for emotion. This is living for your emotions.
Whatever u said is based on ur own experience You are still a burden if thoughts, Only Self knowledge comes first (conclusion) Your phylosophy is kinda correct but many points u mentioned don't actually make life worth living for
@@AnonymousIndividual Also, my argument has seen a few tiny changes since I originally released this. So, this data you’re commenting on might not reflect my current views.
@@KnittingOnMyMind to get more clarity of what I said please watch some of the videos of Acharya Prasant(eng) on the life,purpose,mind, worthiness , I would highly recommend u. It's all about self knowledge but still u can't be perfect. 😊I am living a world full of negativity inside & outside , let's make our journey towards worthiness.
Bro 90% of the video is just you talking about who Johan is and what happened in the anime with looped spooky music and only talking about his philosophy or even explaining it for a small fraction of the video. Like 2 minutes out of the 15 minute total small.
Life and death are synonymous until those who cling to craving separate them. What spirituality is about is understanding what lies beyond craving. Reject death and you'll never be able to completely accept your own life. Material gains are what make life miserable, even the birth of children has a price, and that's blood. What blood seeks is nothing but relentless strife. The more blood is shed, the more the blood comes back. A vicious circle. That's what happens when you reject death. The truth is that there's nothing special in life until you take it for a unique experience. Let go of all your fears of loss and embrace whatever may happen. The more you understand love, the less afraid you are, the more peaceful your mind becomes. Let nature be master of its own river and be the canoe of it. Life and death are both beautiful and ugly, do not see what is before your eyes, but what is hidden. Remember that each of your fears is at once your weakness and your strength. It depends on how you master them. Amen 🙏
The main thing I disagree with about nihilism is that life doesn't have any meaning, but I think it's wrong because I think life has a meaning that's journey, and by journey, I mean a series of changes or progress toward changes, and this meaning of life is applicable to all forms of life, from single-cellular to multicellular organisms, and this meaning of life isn't created but observed and concluded, and that's why I disagree with nihilism.
What is the purpose of your life? How you being alive is contributing to anything really? Aren’t you just a cog in a machine that’s working day and night with no purpose or meaning to humanity?
Johan sayed life is unfair but death is equal to everyone but I don't believe it I think death is also unfair.....some die young while some die of old age...some die rich while some die poor.....some die without achieving anything in life while some die after Fulfilling there dreams....some die in pain while some die in happiness...some die in regrets while some die in peace.....How ironic death is a thing to whom Johan think is most fair but it is also unfair.
I think there is a difference between having a meaning, a purpose and demanding from the universe to see you as important and make you it's own purpose. Making peace with the FACT that we are so small and unimportant compared to huge universe - it's not nihilism, it's simply not being arrogant and not being utterly egoistic. You are the one who should create your own meaning in life by your own taste. And that's what it means to have a meaning and reason to live, instead of expecting from neutral universe to treat you like princess. Just stop being arrogant and selfish, that doesn't mean nihilism, it means maturing. Nihilism would be as if you're so depressed that you don't like anything, have no wishes, no preferences at all. But you really don't need to be respected by neutral nature to not get angry and give up cause you're so offended. Stop demanding to be cosmically important in order to live and do things.
Why nihilism as a speculative philosophy doesn't work is because it disregards everything. A philosophy is useful to a person only if he can use to console to uplift himself from his depths and despairs . While nihilism ( budhhism) as a philosophy only promotes sorrow depression and remorse. Why the fuck would we want a philosophy then. I am good the way i am. Thanks some Russian philosopher for trying to speculate that one should not consider anything as everything is just going to be annihilated.
