Anime and Memory: Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives

· McFarland
4.2
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204
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About this ebook

The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while also highlighting the prominence of memory in anime with reference to specific philosophical, artistic, and historical contexts.

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4.2
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melanie flores
April 7, 2015
culturual authorathy study so happy day
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October 1, 2020
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January 8, 2015
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About the author

The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London.

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