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Shōya’s arc is equally urgent. After being ostracized for bullying Shōko, he develops severe social anxiety—visualized masterfully through X’s over people’s faces. Today, we might call it avoidant personality disorder or severe rejection-sensitive dysphoria. But in 2026, with cancel culture having matured into more nuanced accountability practices, Shōya’s story sparks a different question: How does a person re-enter society after causing harm? Often available on Netflix (select regions) or Crunchyroll