To what extent does anime serve as a reflection of Japanese culture and society, and how has it influenced global perceptions of Japanese identity?
| Anime's impact on global perceptions of Japanese identity is undeniable, as it has helped to shape how Japan and its people are viewed on the world stage. By showcasing diverse narratives, settings, and characters, anime challenges stereotypes and offers a more nuanced understanding of Japanese society. Additionally, anime's popularity has led to increased interest in Japanese language and culture, driving tourism and cultural exchange initiatives that further strengthen Japan's global presence. Thoughts? |
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| Enough for us westoids to make memes how we come to Japan and suddenly people around talk without subtitles. |
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To what extent does anime serve as a reflection of Japanese culture and society 42%and how has it influenced global perceptions of Japanese identity? By showing us cute girls and screaming boys. |
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| Well, yes it does all those things... and Japan can claim that, by being extremely generous. But it also reflects some less desirable attributes of their culture- such as the fetishization of y____ girls and overtly sexual situations that involve underage characters- even in circumstances where they are stated aged above 16, they are drawn to appear much younger. That's not a great advertisement of one's culture. Every season and nearly every poster of most every new anime advertises a young girl in sexually provocative outfits; and the way the girls are portrayed (in some shows) with leering camera angles and entirely from male perspective that focuses on their nether regions, skin, etc.... what are Normies gonna think of that. I know you don't care- but you asked the question^ I always realize whenever the thought comes up of how the rest of the world outside the fandom would see anime, this is what they would see and most people (normies) would be repulsed. Even things like maid cafes and the cosplay & fetish shops in Akihabara.... it is Japan openly advertising to the world that they're a bunch of freaks; and I definitely know most of the boomer generation, which is my parents generation, after seeing just a few anime they would cast a suspicious eye on the Land of the Rising Sun. |
| It does show quite a bit on its culture especially since most shows are set there, much more then shows representing their own country in other places and how big anime is, Which can show a range of topics such as more local sports to even the brutal work life its infamous for, grounded. Though some areas such as high schools are sugar coated to make it more whimsical and less well... A stress hub However the rise a tourists is quite disruptive towards the culture, as many sacred rules and places, not really represented are bleached quite commonly |
Ratris_DecisionMay 27, 7:46 AM
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