Anime Research Articles

Urban Imagery and Care for Survival in Japanese Animation

Since the 1980s, several narrative cartoons that use cities as a major narrative background has appeared in Japan.These cartoons illustrate the changes in social life and psychological state brought about by rapid industrialization andurbanization, as well as the conflicts between people, people and society, and people and nature. This type of animationpresents various urban problems and expresses the mental dilemmas of urban people and the culture of Japanese urban life.Castle in the Sky, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Spirited Away, Summer of the Kappa, Letter to Momoko, and The Garden of Words are typical representatives of Japanese “urban animation.” These cartoons will be analyzed in this articlestarting from the interrelationship and coexistence between people, people and society, and people and nature, and theurban images and urban problems presented by Japanese animations will be interpreted.

Analysing The Sakuga Technique in The Animation of Mob Psycho 100 (2016)

What aspects of an action scenario make it effective? That question has been on the minds of filmmakers, animators, audiences, and fans for a while, and there are as many responses as possible to it. However, there might be a few general characteristics that, when applied in one way or another, give a scene its personality and, perhaps, make it enjoyable for the viewer thanks to the Sakuga technique. In this paper, the researcher will discuss the topic of Sakuga, one of the branches of the animation method by analysing the Sakuga technique in the animation Mob Psycho 100 released in 2016. The researcher will also cover the background research on the term Sakuga used in this study. Sakuga is a type of animation that is mostly used in the Japanese anime series Mob Psycho 100. The researcher will discuss the relevant use of this animation technique and how it influences or has an impact on other animation subcultures when using this method, in addition to the study problem statement and the research objective, both of which are presented in this paper. A topic that is relevant to the research investigations and its constraints will be decided together with the objective and its challenges. The study's importance, scope, and limits will all be addressed along with the Animetism Theory from the book The Anime Machine as the theoretical framework.

REPLICATION OF CHARACTER CLOTHING ADAPTED FROM THE CHARACTER LEAFA IN THE SWORD ART ONLINE SERIES

Every clothing must have utility, beauty, or distinctiveness to keep buyers interested. Creative clothing is one type of apparel that is both unique and very creative. Creative clothing is clothing created as a consequence of a person's imagination, wishful thinking, thoughts, ideas, or inspiration to express creativity. The inspiration or inspirations for designing these imaginative garments might vary, such as the fantasy-themed animation series Sword Art Online. Sword Art Online is a fantasy series that prompted researchers to create imaginative attire, with the series' character Leafa serving as the primary inspiration. Leafa is a character from Suguha's sylph race in the Alfheim Online game who assists her older brother, Kirito, in saving Asuna, who is trapped in the game. This study intends to foster the writer's creativity by creating unique apparel and utilizing what he or she has learned in class. This study used the PPE model technique, which has three stages: planning, production, and assessment. This study creates unique attire that complements Leafa's qualities by using glossy textiles that provide a stunning and glamorous visual impression. The wing embellishments on this unique clothes add to its appeal and consistency with the theme.

Analisis Semiotik Roland Barthes pada Film Animasi Nussa dan Rara Episode 1 sampai 5

Currently, da'wah activities are not only carried out using conventional media, but also use other media such as social media and the internet, one of which is the social media YouTube, a social media that shows the animated series Nussa with an Islamic theme. This research aims to find out what Islamic values ​​are contained in the animated series Nussa episodes 1-5. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The analytical method used is Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis method. Data collection techniques are carried out using observation and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique is Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis. Barthes' theory divides signs based on signifier and signified then produces denotation, connotation and myth. The Islamic values ​​or da'wah messages contained in each film episode can be identified as elements of da'wah after being analyzed using Roland Barthes' theory. The overall results of this research found that the message of da'wah or Islamic values ​​contained in each episode of this film is courage, cleanliness, manners or ethics, helping others, giving charity, conveying knowledge, sincerity. Which are grouped based on the main aspects of Islamic values, namely moral values, aqidah values ​​and sharia values.

ISLAMIC EDUCATION VALUES IN THE NUSSA ANIMATION SERIES EPISODE TOLERANCE

The aim of this research is to determine: (1) The values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa episode of tolerance, (2) The relevance of the values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa episode of tolerance with the Quran, and (3) Correlation the values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa, tolerance episode with the challenges of today's Islamic education. This research uses qualitative research methods in the form of library research, where the majority of this research is analyzing and reviewing books and other literature as references related to the theme being researched. The results obtained from this research show that: (1) There are three values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa episode tolerance, namely i'tiqodiyah values, amaliyah values, and khuluqiyah values. (2) There is relevance of Islamic education values in the Nussa animation series, tolerance episode with the Quran, such as i'tiqodiyah values which are relevant to (QS. An-Nisa' [4]: 136), relevant amaliyah values with (QS. Al-'Ankabut [29]: 46), and (QS. Al-Mumlahanah [60]: 8) which are relevant to the value of khuluqiyah. (3) It was found that there was a correlation between the values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa episode of tolerance and the challenges of Islamic education today, namely the use of advances in science and technology, the good morals displayed that can be an example so that moral decadence does not occur, and the existence of educational democracy. An-Nisa' [4]: 136), amaliyah values which are relevant to (QS. Al-'Ankabut [29]: 46), and (QS. Al-Mumlahanah [60]: 8) which are relevant to khuluqiyah values. (3) It was found that there was a correlation between the values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa episode of tolerance and the challenges of Islamic education today, namely the use of advances in science and technology, the good morals displayed that can be an example so that moral decadence does not occur, and the existence of educational democracy. An-Nisa' [4]: 136), amaliyah values which are relevant to (QS. Al-'Ankabut [29]: 46), and (QS. Al-Mumlahanah [60]: 8) which are relevant to khuluqiyah values. (3) It was found that there was a correlation between the values of Islamic education in the animated series Nussa episode of tolerance and the challenges of Islamic education today, namely the use of advances in science and technology, the good morals displayed that can be an example so that moral decadence does not occur, and the existence of educational democracy.

Understanding the Cultural Reality of Shinobi through the Anime Series of Naruto & Naruto Shippūden

Naruto and Naruto Shippūden are the anime series adapted from Masashi Kishimoto’s manga. The Naruto series aired in Japan from 2002-2007, while Naruto Shippūden was from 2007-2017. These animes are interconnected, Naruto is part one and Naruto Shippūden is part two. These animes took some of the original traditions of the Shinobi though not the same. Indeed, Shinobi is real and not a myth. If studied historically, Shinobi were considered ancient warriors of Japan other than the Samurai-侍. Nevertheless, the theory about the birth of the Shinobi is complicated to trace, but Shinobi existed in feudal Japan, especially during the Sengoku Jidai-戦国時代. This research tries to examine the cultural reality and facts of the Shinobi in the Naruto and Naruto Shippūden series. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The result of this study shows that Naruto and Naruto Shippūden adopted the reality of the Japanese Shinobi. Some of the original Shinobi elements were adopted in this anime such as the use of weapons, hand seals, the use of nature elements, and so on. Through these animes, viewers are invited to recognize the traditions of the Japanese Ninja world.

US-Cyberpunk und Cyber-Japan. Zwischen Blade Runner, Neuromancer und Die Hard

The paper explores why US authors of the cyberpunk genre imagined a future rich in Japanoid imagery in their fiction. By tracing the zeitgeist of the 1980s, which was characterized by the prevalence of affordable Japanese technology in everyday US life – often associated with fears of an economic threat from Japan – it is possible to explain why cyberpunk fictions explicitly depict Japanese technology. Furthermore, mechanisms of techno-orientalism that link high-tech to images of premodern Japan and thus diminish this specific cultural environment as subordinate to modern Western societies are evident within cyberpunk fiction. Analyzing Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982) as a founding text of cyberpunk and the recent computer game Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) as well as the subsequent anime series Cyberpunk Edgerunners (2022) as examples of contemporary fiction, I argue that Japanoid images continue to be employed in a condescending manner within the cyberpunk genre, affirming an inherently Western perspective.

Moral Education Values in the Animation Series of I'm the Best Muslim

Moral Education Values in the Animation Series of I'm the Best Muslim

Exploring the concept of evil in Japanese anime: a multifaceted perspective

Beyond its captivating narratives and stunning visuals, Japanese anime offers audiences worldwide a unique window into Japan's rich history, culture, philosophy and values. Within this vast and diverse universe, there exists a recurring and multifaceted thematic exploration — theodicy and the philosophy of 'evil'. This study aims to comprehensively deconstruct and examine the portrayal of 'evil' in Japanese anime emphasizing its substantial relevance within the broader discourse of Japan's soft power. Characters' behaviors, actions, curses, lability, suffering, natural disasters, wars, natural humanity, monsters are presented in a way that prompts viewers to question the true nature of evil, if there is any. Fundamental to this study is the notion that 'evil' in anime is not an absolute, fixed concept, but rather an ephemeral perspective. Moreover, sometimes anime delves into the unconventional portrayal of the supreme beings as evil, challenging traditional dichotomies of g(o)od and (d)evil, which from a certain reality-level do not exist anymore. In anime, the only things that exist are will and power, the way that they are used being a matter of perspective. What is the systematic cycle of evil in anime and how will it affect the next generation's mentality.

A Comparative Study of Narrative Strategies in Healing Animation: A Case Study of Chinese and Japanese Animation

A Comparative Study of Narrative Strategies in Healing Animation: A Case Study of Chinese and Japanese Animation

Table Tennis Culture in Japanese Anime: An Analysis of Cross-Border Cultural Fusion with "Ping Pong" as an Example

Table Tennis Culture in Japanese Anime: An Analysis of Cross-Border Cultural Fusion with "Ping Pong" as an Example

Японське життя в стилі аніме як туристичний ресурс

Nowadays, the business card of Japan, along with high-quality cars and advanced technologies, is such a tourist phenomenon as anime - cartoons, series and computer games in a characteristic Japanese artistic design style, which is distinguished by qualitative differences and, of course, its original drawing. Unlike cartoons from other countries, which are intended mainly for children's audiences (such as, for example, cartoons produced by the company "Walt Disney Productions" (USA), Japanese anime is designed for teenage and adult audiences, which is why it has gained worldwide popularity. Аnime сartoon characters always have cute hairstyles and sport figures, but the main thing that sets them apart is very large eyes, which, according to the Japanese, speaks of the desire of their owner to contact the outside world. Together with the heroes of anime cartoons, goods in the style of " kawaii" with the use of children's accessories were produced and the style of behavior of young people "cosplay" - reincarnation into cartoon characters with appropriate clothes and behavior became fashionable the anime subculture received a concentrated expression in 2010-2020 in the Tokyo district of Akihabara. Such a youth cultural phenomenon, similar to demonstratively careless clothing and the behavior of London hippies in the 1970s and 1980s, turned out to be a powerful tourist magnet, attracting first tens and now hundreds of thousands of visitors. Moreover, a festival called AnimeJapan has been held for ten years, where every year there are more exhibitor companies that produce anime films, series, computer games; "anime" goods, organize viewing of anime film productions in offline and online formats. In 2023, such a festival already attracted hundreds of thousands of "cosplayers" from Japan and abroad and turned into a powerful tourist event.

Мир в аниме «Обещанный Неверленд» как пример тотальных институтов Ирвинга Гофмана

In the fantasy world of The Promised Neverland (2019) anime series, people are raised to be eaten by monsters. However, the so-called “human farms” are disguised as orphanages: unsuspecting children spend everyday happily, until they finally get the chance “to turn over a new leaf,” which finally became “shaking like a leaf ” before death. When it comes to the structure of the “farms,” they show most of the attributes of total institutions. The author considers the characteristics of the fictional “farms” in The Promised Neverland in accordance with existing sociological theory of total institutions by Erving Goffman, and also highlights features specific to this case.

Сингулярность вместо человека: опыт политико-философского осмысления аниме-сериала «Из Нового света»

Sci-fi anime does not surprise anyone, but political and philosophical one is a completely different matter. Anime that illustrates the key concepts of such classics as Plato, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche. And after them, that puts up a thought experiment, designed into a work of art, in which a human, as a biological species, completely disappears, partially evolving into another creature. How this can happen, what is accompanied and what it leads to is the plot-forming core in the anime series From the New World (新世界より Shinsekai Yori, 2012–2013) and the subject of this article.

Research on Optimization of the Business Strategy of the Japanese Animation Industry from the Perspective of New Media

With the continuous development of the new media era, the Japanese animation industry has encountered some problems and bottlenecks on the road to development. This paper mainly uses the research methods of case analysis and literature research to study it. According to some relevant theories of business strategy, combined with the analysis of the current situation of the Japanese animation industry, taking Shueisha as an example, it analyzes the emergence of commercial strategies in the entire Japanese animation industry. The problems and causes, and then put forward optimization suggestions for the existing problems one by one to promote the rapid development of the Japanese animation industry, such as taking various measures to reduce the pressure on the Japanese animation industry from labor issues; expand marketing in overseas markets; pursue the development of content. This study also summarizes the contribution and deficiencies of this article to the Japanese animation industry, and the research offers reflections and prospects.

Что такое фикшен? Фреймы в мультсериале «Подозрительная сова»

Explore the intricate relationship between reality and fiction in a thought-provoking examination of how we perceive and interact with fictional forms. Delve into the fascinating complexities of human experience through cinema, theater, and video games, and witness how they reflect and imitate our own reality. Understand the sociological underpinnings as illustrated by the American sociologist of everyday life Erving Goffman and embodied in the Suspicious Owl animated series. This exploration unravels the layers of perception and interpretation, demonstrating how our engagement with fiction influences our understanding of the real world. Whether you’re a fan of literature, film, or simply intrigued by the mechanics of the human mind, this perspective on the interplay between the real and unreal offers a compelling lens through which to view our daily lives. It’s a journey into the essence of our very being, a reflection of how we see ourselves, and a challenge to our assumptions about what is truly real.

Moral Analysis in The Animated Film of Adit Sopo Jarwo as Educational Shows

The authors intend to analyze and describe the moral and educational values contained in the Adit and Sopo Jarwo animation series in this journal. The research method used in this journal is qualitative with a descriptive approach, and the sample used in this study is the Adit and Sopo Jarwo title series with content analysis techniques. The data in this study are in the form of religious and moral values obtained from the Adit and Sopo Jarwo animation series. Moral values such as eating manners, patience and honesty manners, consistent manners when working, responsible manners, helping etiquette, and forgiveness. In addition, there are traditional Indonesian games in the animation, with the goal of not being forgotten by traditional Indonesian games. As a result, the animated series Adit and Sopo Jarwo is highly recommended for children to watch because it can help them develop positive moral and religious values.

Weeb Student Self-Concept Due to Action Anime: Case Study in Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Tangerang

Anime is a Japanese cartoon film that is very popular among adults, teenagers, and children. As a result, many people change their self-concept to their life behavior to be the same as anime characters. This study aims to elaborate on the formation of the self-concept of a weeb or anime lover in everyday life. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out by interviews and observations on anime lovers at Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University's 7th-semester Communication Science study program. This research focuses on how individuals or weebs find their identity and concepts in themselves after watching anime films. This research applies Sven Windahl’s theory of uses and effect. The results showed that this self-experience encouraged subjects to learn Japanese and also gave freedom to imagine and interacting with their favorite anime characters.

The Effect of Antioxidant Astaxanthin on Intestinal Ischemia Reperfusion Damage in Rats

Background Mesenteric ischemia is a frequently encountered disease in surgical clinics, difficult to diagnose, and very mortal if not treated. Our study investigated the effects of astaxanthin, which is known to have potent antioxidant properties and is also known to have anti-inflammatory effects on ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Methods A total of 32 healthy Wistar albino female rats were used in our study. Subjects were randomized and equally divided into 4 groups; control (laparotomy group only), I/R (transient mesenteric ischemia group only), astaxanthin 1 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg doses. The transient ischemia time was 60 minutes and the reperfusion time was 120 minutes. Tissue samples were taken from intracardiac blood and terminal ileum after reperfusion. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA) from blood samples, interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), Caspase-3, P53 tests from terminal ileum were studied. Tissue samples were also taken for histopathological evaluation. Results At the end of the study, both doses of astaxanthin were found to significantly reduce MDA level, CAT, and SOD enzymatic activity, whereas higher doses of astaxanthin significantly reduced MDA level, CAT, and SOD enzyme activities. In addition, cytokines such as TNFα, IL-1 and IL-6 were found to be reduced at both doses of astaxanthin, but only significantly inhibited at higher doses. We observed that inhibition of apoptosis reduced caspase-3 activity and P53 and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fragmentation. Conclusion Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory, significantly reduces ischemia and reperfusion injury, especially when used at a dose of 10 mg/kg. These data need to be confirmed by larger animal series and clinical studies.

日韓相互コンテンツ ツ リズムの比較研究 ―― テキストマイニングを用いて

This study examined the trends in content tourism between Korea and Japan, which has increased rapidly since COVID19, through text mining analysis. In summarizing the current status and characteristics of tourism and of related trends identified in previous studies, text mining targets included Korean animation-related pilgrimages to Japan and Japanese visits to Korean drama locations. Because the two languages are involved, conventional platforms and tools of analysis could not be used, so data were obtained through forms of pre-processing such as morpheme analysis, terminology processing, and synthetic processing, which were performed in TEXTOM in Korean and in KHcoder in Japanese.</br>As a result, in relation to Koreans’ pilgrimage to Japanese animation, it was confirmed that they were overwhelmingly positive in emotional analysis and their willingness to stay long-term through working holidays or becoming exchange students. It was also clear that the younger generation, which is familiar with popular animation culture, was taking the lead in this respect, although it was difficult to identify gender. In contrast, in the Japanese pilgrimages to Korean drama locations, it emerged that equivalent words and phrases which would indicate an openness to an extended stay in Korea do not appear, and that such visits are led by women over a certain age who aren’t inclined toward long-term time abroad. This variation is also related to the fact that “study,” which appears as a frequent word among both groups, exclusively denotes studying the Japanese language among the Koreans, while for the Japanese, it denotes diverse studies in the Korean language, culture, history and customs. In addition, in terms of the places related to contents tourism, Tokyo is the most common among Koreans visiting Japan, but regional and large cities such as Osaka and Kyoto also appear, while Japanese visitors are concentrated in Seoul to a remarkable degree.