The emptiness of finishing an anime at 3 AM—does anyone else get it?

It's 3 AM right now, and I just finished the final episode of Star Ocean Traveler in one go. That feeling of emptiness is back... I know it's a fictional story, but when you've invested over a dozen hours of emotion into it and gone through so much with the characters, the sudden ending feels just like saying goodbye to a friend. The worst part is not knowing who to talk to about this. Colleagues and friends might not understand why you're so emotional over a "cartoon." Only fellow fans would get it. After you finish a great anime, what do you usually do to shake off that empty feeling? I'm completely unable to sleep right now...

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追

追番日記7天前

This feeling is called "loss" in Japanese, for example, "oshi-loss" (post-fandom depression). You're not alone. After I finished Star Ocean, I felt lost for a whole week too.

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深夜食堂追番7天前

I totally understand... the first thing I do every time I finish a good show is open the fridge to find something to eat. When I feel empty, eating seems to fill that void a little bit.

催

催淚番專家7天前

My method is to immediately start the next new anime. Use new characters and stories to fill that void. Although it’s a bit like escapism, at least it won't be as painful.

COS小天使7天前

I usually go find fellow fans to discuss the plot and characters, and I feel much better after talking about it. That's why this forum is such an important place!