I will write about Japanese comics and animations (anime).
It seems that comics or animations are for kids, but it is not true. For example, the former Japan’s Prime Minister Aso is known as a fan of comics as delivering a speech in Akihabara, where is the center of Japanese anime culture. Of course, there are many good works around the world, but in this time, I would like to introduce some features of Japanese comics and animations with general and my idea.
It is said that one of good point of Japanese anime is its depth story. Its contents are including personal growths or social problems, not just adventurous or romantic story. They are kind of thought-provoking fictions, so we can enjoy the story even for adults. On the other hand, sometimes kids cannot understand its contained theme or message until they grow up.
Then, various characters also seem to be popular. There are many characters in the story and they make story more emotional. Each character has unique personality, and they show their feelings. One of fun in the story is character’s mental representation, change or growth. Because of rich characters, sometimes it produces their fan.
Moreover, beautiful and detailed description is acknowledged by fans or critics. We can see the elaborate description not only in movies but also daily TV programs. Scenes and characters are represented with subtle touch, so some people say it is sort of art. I have heard "DRAGON BALL" is appeared in some school textbook as example of art or design.
However such good animations or comics have popularities, it is pointed out its educational risks. Anime often include violent scene, so it might influence children’s personality. And it is possible that passive information stunt brain growth. In addition, watching fictions too much make kids difficult to distinguish fantasy from reality, and it becomes murder, sometimes. Thus, it is in question the way of watching animations or comics.
The attitude for animations or comics is different in individuals. Actually, some of my friends were not allowed to watch TV animation when I was elementary school student. But I think it is useful to learn life lessons from the story, or the favorite characters motivate us to make effort. For example, “ONE PIECE”, which is one of famous anime, includes various messages in the story and it makes us energetic. I expect they are treated proper way of fun.
Hi, This is Rebecca.
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted in Japanese comics and animations since I've known how to watch TV. Meanwhile, "ONE PIECE" always accompanies during my dinner time as well. But recently, I enjoyed "ATASHIn'ChI" because of the vivid and similar living experiences. It reminded me of my mother did the same things to me. Since I have two brothers who love to read comics, I read lots ones such as "Yo Yo Hakusho", "HUNTER X HUNTER", "Slam Dunk","Detective Conan" and "Jigoku Sensei Nube"etc. However, we need carefully not to be found by my parents, for they think reading this kind of books is not sense. So I appreciate comics and anime develop more maturely in Japan than that in Taiwan. With time passed by, it seems to change silently for my generation. We obtain specific knowledge and experiences from some kinds of comics, and even the plot of dramas or movies was imitated from them for example, "Kochi-Kame", "Initial D","20th Century Boys""Detective Conan" and "Honey and Clover".
In addition, many popular animated feature films are made by a prominent Japanese filmmaker,Hayao Miyazaki. I like a serious of his films so much. I envy you that there are well-known celebrities in this field.