With the world in chaos lately over a global pandemic, we thought it would be nice to talk about times that people were sick and actually made a full recovery. When anime characters get sick—whether it’s for a single episode or the entirety of a series—it tends to be a big deal. Their loved ones may need to desperately search for a cure or simply stay by their side to comfort them, and when the sick character finally gets better, they have a greater appreciation for the people who took care of them in their time of need. Let’s check out five times your favorite anime characters were sick, and how they got better!

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