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Review

The Impact of Anime on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

by
Efthalia Tzila
1,
Eleni Panagouli
1,*,
Maria Tsouka
2,
Stavroula Oikonomou
1,
Aikaterini Koumparelou
1 and
Maria Tsolia
1
1
Developmental Assessment Unit, Second Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
2
Department of Psychology, Université Lumière Lyon 2, 69365 Lyon, France
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Children 2025, 12(8), 1078; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081078
Submission received: 30 June 2025 / Revised: 1 August 2025 / Accepted: 15 August 2025 / Published: 17 August 2025
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Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in social interaction, communication and emotional regulation. Recent research has explored the potential influence of anime consumption among children with ASD, and the current findings suggest both beneficial and adverse effects. This review examines the role of anime in fostering social learning, emotional resilience, and cognitive engagement while also addressing concerns regarding its cultivation of social withdrawal, unrealistic expectations, and over-reliance on fictional narratives. By analyzing existing literature, this paper provides insights into the nuanced relationship between anime and ASD, highlighting the possibility that patterns of engagement may be associated with both positive and negative outcomes. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for parents, educators, and clinicians seeking to support the well-being and development of children with ASD.
Keywords: autistic girls; autistic boys; anime appeal; anime consumption; anime effects; interests in autism; social interaction; emotional expression; mental health autistic girls; autistic boys; anime appeal; anime consumption; anime effects; interests in autism; social interaction; emotional expression; mental health

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Tzila, E.; Panagouli, E.; Tsouka, M.; Oikonomou, S.; Koumparelou, A.; Tsolia, M. The Impact of Anime on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children 2025, 12, 1078. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081078

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Tzila E, Panagouli E, Tsouka M, Oikonomou S, Koumparelou A, Tsolia M. The Impact of Anime on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children. 2025; 12(8):1078. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081078

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Tzila, Efthalia, Eleni Panagouli, Maria Tsouka, Stavroula Oikonomou, Aikaterini Koumparelou, and Maria Tsolia. 2025. "The Impact of Anime on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)" Children 12, no. 8: 1078. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081078

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Tzila, E., Panagouli, E., Tsouka, M., Oikonomou, S., Koumparelou, A., & Tsolia, M. (2025). The Impact of Anime on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children, 12(8), 1078. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081078

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