The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world. "A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit--what do these have in common? They all spring from…
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"In this ethnographic study of Otaku a loose category referring to intense fans of Japanese animation games and comics conducted in Akihabara the electronicsturnedpopculture neighborhood of Tokyo author Patrick Galbraith traces the evolving relationships of mostly malefans with …
"This critical study explores anime's relationship with art from a twofold perspective. Drawing from categories as varied as romance, comedy, slice of life drama, science fiction, bildungsroman, and school drama, it examines anime's representation of characters pursuing diverse …
"Formed by university students in early 1980s, Studio Gainax is now widely esteemed anime company. Although the company's immense popularity could justify a study of its members and their diverse creations, the studio is even more intriguing for its unique approach to animation.…
This study provides an analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores films and series which exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while h…