vindica
Planning my exit strategy
- May 1, 2023
- 6
I'm looking for media, be it fictional TV shows, films, books, games, non-fiction documentaries, music, podcasts, etc. that has pro-choice and/or pro-death views. I feel like I'm not fully convinced to CTB yet even though I know my prospects are grim, and I want to understand what my peers think to better form my resolve.
As a light warning, there might be spoilers in this thread for certain media depending on how people pitch it.
For the time being, I personally know of fictional media that involves characters self-destructing or going through a metaphorical transformation that could be interpreted as suicide.
I'll start with some anime and video game recommendations:
- Madoka Magica (2011) TV series, specifically the final film Rebellion Story (2014), in which a character chooses to transform herself and drag every person she knows down with her. I'm keeping the summary intentionally vague because the series and movies do a great job of establishing and breaking expectations, and it's best to go in blind with little to no expectations.
- Yume Nikki (2004), an indie horror RPG Maker game centered around a shut-in girl who refuses to go outside and spends her time exploring her dreams instead.
- Elden Ring video game - this one might be controversial, but I personally think the game romanticizes the idea of "honorable deaths, dying in a blaze of glory" and "dying on one's own terms," instead of the latter option being "dying before you could fulfill your purpose, and dying because of futility and weakness." I may have interpreted the game's plot incorrectly, but I'd love to hear people's thoughts, as well as their recommendations.
As a light warning, there might be spoilers in this thread for certain media depending on how people pitch it.
For the time being, I personally know of fictional media that involves characters self-destructing or going through a metaphorical transformation that could be interpreted as suicide.
I'll start with some anime and video game recommendations:
- Madoka Magica (2011) TV series, specifically the final film Rebellion Story (2014), in which a character chooses to transform herself and drag every person she knows down with her. I'm keeping the summary intentionally vague because the series and movies do a great job of establishing and breaking expectations, and it's best to go in blind with little to no expectations.
- Yume Nikki (2004), an indie horror RPG Maker game centered around a shut-in girl who refuses to go outside and spends her time exploring her dreams instead.
- Elden Ring video game - this one might be controversial, but I personally think the game romanticizes the idea of "honorable deaths, dying in a blaze of glory" and "dying on one's own terms," instead of the latter option being "dying before you could fulfill your purpose, and dying because of futility and weakness." I may have interpreted the game's plot incorrectly, but I'd love to hear people's thoughts, as well as their recommendations.
I'm glad Omori has become so famous. It was created by one of my favorite artists and I look forward to playing it. I also appreciate the other game recs you've added! I'll make sure to check them out. 
