Japanese Animation

1. JAPANESE
ANIMATION
By: Stevens Trilleras

2. INTRODUCTION
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nime = short version/ Japanese cartoons
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samu Tezuka = godfather of anime (Japanese
equivalent to Walt Disney)
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eleased via = tv/dvd/internet/theatre
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otable in = tv series/films/video
games/commercials
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epresents Fiction genre

3. HISTORY
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oots in Manga (Japanese comics)
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0th century Manga is main form of
literature
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nimated films in 1940s in West
inspired Manga based films
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sama Tezuka’s Astro Boy popular
in U.S. lead to more

4. MANGA
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anga = Japanese word for comics
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rtistic storytelling style
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ead monthly as magazines/comic books or
graphic novels
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omics in Japan praised as art
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itle for all = popularity behind variety for
all age groups
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ifferent styles but common traits = large
eyes, out of proportion body, physical
emotion (drop of sweat on forehead)

5. WESTERN POPULARITY
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990s-2000s anime skyrocketed in U.S.
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VD and digital media made anime imports easier and
cheaper from Japan
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artoon Network began airing anime in 2000s
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002 best Foreign Language film Spirited Away
opened gates for more animated films from Japan
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estern animation influenced by anime (Avatar: The
Last Airbender, Teen Titans)
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ecent years more internet exposure internationally

6. ANIME CONVENTIONS
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athering of fans to share enthusiasm
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creenings = watch anime
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uests = voice actors, artists
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hopping = anime goods
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anels = expert discussions
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osplay = costume of favorite character
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ideo game / social areas