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the series i've found some literary terms

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byseymlily
Dec 04 2023, 11:39 AM | Updated Dec 8, 2023 7:57 AM
i'm not sure tho i'm not majoring literature, please correct me or give me some suggessions to add
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
TV, 1997, 39 eps Me:- Author:10
the use of allegory is top tier imo. the references to classical literature (espacially greek ones) were done very amazingly. symbolism, hyberpole, analogy, anaphora etc. can be seen.

i think utena need to reach much more higher position on cinema universe.
Versailles no Bara
TV, 1979, 40 eps Me:- Author:8
truly a gem. hubric traits, tragic flaws, narrative vibe like reading through verses, symbolism, the history background of france's literature, the birth of romanticism etc... this is gorgeous.
Oniisama e...
TV, 1991, 39 eps Me:- Author:-
it's almost same with rose of versailles, but set in an all-girls high school. so prepare your expections for a more modern and emotional drive.
Violet Evergarden
TV, 2018, 13 eps Me:- Author:-
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
TV, 2011, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
oh, well. hamartia, foreshadowing, dream vision, nemesis... obvious references to the bible. criticizes archtypes of classical literature and whatever. i'll need to look better lolll
3-gatsu no Lion
TV, 2016, 22 eps Me:- Author:-
the use of colors was wonderful. symbolism again
Mawaru Penguindrum
TV, 2011, 24 eps Me:- Author:-
allegoryyy symbolissssmmmm whatever
Princess Tutu
TV, 2002, 38 eps Me:- Author:9
was a gem for me. this criticizes so many elements generally, and it was amazing to watch.
Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
almost same terms with utena. metaphors were clearer tho
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
TV, 1992, 46 eps Me:- Author:-
Perfect Blue
Movie, 1998, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Fate/Zero
TV, 2011, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
it has historical figures and their backstories. the stories were surprisingly accurate too. tragic flaws, hamartia, epiphany, kind of a deus ex machina, irony,,, some medieval romance elements can be seen, since it included the "king arthur" as an one of the major characters
Tian Guan Cifu
ONA, 2020, 11 eps Me:- Author:-
great example for Aristotle's "tragic hero" definition. heavily used foil, anachronism..
Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru
Movie, 1985, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Tokyo Godfathers
Movie, 2003, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Bungou Stray Dogs
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
if you're interested in japanese literature, you'll probably get the references to real authors. the characters' powers basically based on the things that mentioned in their novels, poems...
Shinseiki Evangelion
TV, 1995, 26 eps Me:- Author:-

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