Why Anime

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Why Anime?

• Differences in American and Japanese Cultures

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Overview
Introduction to anime. Comparison to American a
nimation. Reflections on Jap/US societies. Fut
ure of the art.
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What is anime?
Animated films that cover almost any genre.
Traditionally has a pointy artistic style for
face and body.
Commonly has complex plots and storyline.
Characters tend to be well-developed.
Multi-dimensional.
Many films contain symbolic observations of
society.
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American Animation
Based off of slapstick humor
Many films are remakes of childrens fairytales
or are marketed towards kids.
Almost every animated film has sing-along songs
that are childish in nature.
Very rarely are adult subjects confronted in
American animation
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Japanese Youth
Expected to grow up to become conservative.
Common for teens to be reckless and
experimental.
Mass exposure to sexually explicit material
Unspoken rule Do it, but dont talk about it.
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The Future of Anime
Japanese remakes being released in America.
Anime series being adopted by networks.
Computer animation opens new level of detail
and realism.
Possible American anime?
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