In this thought-provoking episode, Claude and Yann delve deep with their guest Rafael into the dark and often overlooked issues of bullying, depression, and the fight for equal rights in the world of animation. They discuss the Impact of Cartoon Characters on Bullying Victims,animation and mental health, and equal rights representation in animation.

In this episode we highlight some of the LGBTQ rep featured in animation, how someone in the LGBTQ community could relate to some of their struggles as an LGBTQ person, and the positive impact and challenges of having LGBTQ representation in animation.

In the second episode of Animation Relation, the focus is on exploring the problematic portrayal of gender roles and sexism in animated media. The episode delves into how traditional gender roles are often reinforced in animation, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and objectifying characters of a certain gender. Furthermore, the episode examines how gender misrepresentation is often present in animated media and how female characters are often underrepresented or mischaracterized. The episode also explores various examples of animated television shows and films that have perpetuated these issues and suggests ways in which animators can begin to adopt more inclusive and diverse representations of gender in their art. Throughout the episode, Claude and Yann chat with Claude's friend Michel on the important subject matter and raise awareness about the ongoing issue of sexism and misrepresentation in animation.