existing only to exist

The daily toil; we exist and move forwards, never escaping the same fate we all share. Is there something which makes life worthwhile? Or do we succumb to the absurd? Many have asked about the meaning of life, a reason for being, purpose, or other similar concepts. Some ideas, like existentialism, embrace the random nature of the universe and say there is no meaning of life on a greater scale, but we instead make one ourselves; existence precedes essence. However, absurdism takes this a step further, rejecting found purposes all together, instead claiming a revolt against the absurd is the only option. We must not turn away from the daily toil, from our inescapable fate, or the meaninglessness which surrounds us. We must fight it. Today, we’ll be exploring this feeling through example within some of the best anime to watch. Whether it’s Asuka and Shinji’s depression in Neon Genesis Evangelion (NGE or Eva), Revy’s static Roanapur life in Black Lagoon, Spike and Faye drifting thoug