Jung's anime and animus archetype separated energy traits into masculine or feminine, and
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posited that each individual has both aspects within them regardless of gender. The anima is the feminine aspect within a man, while the animus is the masculine aspect within a woman. These archetypes can influence our behavior and attitudes towards the opposite gender. Jung believed that integrating and balancing both aspects within ourselves could lead to psychological growth and wholeness. In anime, these archetypes are often depicted through characters who exhibit either stereotypically masculine or feminine traits, and the story may explore their journey towards integrating these aspects within themselves.