Why do we get so attached to anime characters? Why do Tanjiro, Deku, Guts, or even Usagi feel like real friends or even confidants?

In Episode 2 of Melanin Muses, we break down the psychology of anime attachment — from parasocial relationships to how anime storytelling supports mental health and emotional healing.

Cleo & Callie dive into why certain characters resonate so deeply, how we see ourselves in their struggles, and why anime can feel like free therapy (NOT to substitute seeking professional support!).

If you’ve ever cried over a character arc or felt understood by a fictional hero… this one’s for you.

What We Cover

Why humans bond with fictional characters

Attachment theory & parasocial relationships

Why characters like Tanjiro, Deku, and Usagi are so dang relatable

The therapeutic power of anime

How anime helps us process emotions & grow

Featured series include: Berserk, Demon Slayer, Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket, A Silent Voice, and more.

📺 Watch + Listen

Video version: Scope Productions YouTube Channel

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Audio version: Melanin Muses Podast YouTube Channel + all podcast platforms

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Join the Conversation

Who’s your favorite anime character and why do they resonate with you? Drop it in the comments or tag us on social!

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Chapters:

Intro 00:00

Why do we get attatched to Anime Characters 01:15

Attatchment Theory 02:42

Cali and BERSERK 04:15

Berserk Goal 06:34

Attatching yourself to characters you hate. 08:11

Book moment: Akotar 11:58

The Three Different Attatchment Styles 15:36

The Theraputic use of Story Telling 18:12

#berserk #deomonslayer #animepodcast #blackpodcaster #popculture #pychology #pychologypodcast

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Anyone else obsessed with the Muses from Disney’s Hercules?

What if we told you they were real—well, mythologically speaking? In our very first episode of the Melanin Muses Podcast, hosts Callie (a clinical counselor & mental health advocate) and Cleo (a creative storyteller & artist) dive into the origins of the Muses, the goddesses of creativity and inspiration, and explore how Clio and Calliope still influence art, storytelling, and emotional expression today.

In this episode, we discuss:

-The real history behind the nine Greek Muses

-How Clio (Muse of History) and Calliope (Muse of Epic Poetry) inspired us personally

-The link between creativity, storytelling, and healing

Whether you’re an anime fan, a creator, or someone passionate about mental health and self-discovery—welcome home. You’ve found your Muses.

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📧 Email: melaninmusespodcast@gmail.com

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Introducing a new podcast from Scope!

The podcast where anime meets psychology, pop culture meets purpose, and Black girl brilliance takes center stage!

MMP is hosted by Cleo & Callie, two women of color with a shared love of nerd culture and deep conversations. Callie’s a Clinical Mental Health Counselor bringing therapeutic insight and emotional depth; Cleo’s the creative strategist adding fire, laughter, and fandom finesse. Together, they blend analysis and authenticity in a space where healing, humor, and hype coexist.

What to Expect:

Thoughtful breakdowns of anime, pop culture, and storytelling

Representation, real talk, and the occasional existential crisis over fictional characters

Big brain energy meets divine sass

At MMP, we don’t just watch anime — we feel it, deconstruct it, and find the lessons hidden in every plot twist.

Pull up a chair, and join the Muses as we explore what it means to be human — one anime episode (and a little bit of chaos) at a time.

#AnimePodcast #PopCulture #blackpodcaster

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