ARS 394 Module 2
kawaii
"cute", culture of cuteness, refers to humans and non-humans that are charming, vulnerable, shy, and childlike for the aesthetic; original definition found in the Tale of Genji
Osamu Tezuka
1928-1989 Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, animator, and film producer; Astroboy
Katsuhiro Otomo
1954(age 64) Japanese manga artist, screenwriter and film director Akria (Director) Jojo's Bizarre Adventure OVA (Director)
Takarazuka Review
All female musical troupe based in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
CGI
Computer Generated Imagery
Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki, 2001. Chihiro Ogino enter the spirit world and her parents are transformed into pigs by the witch Yubaba (Natsuki), works at Yubaba's bathhouse to find a way to free herself and her parents and return to the human world
Lupin III
Japanese Manga series written and illustrated by Monkey Punch; follows the escapades of master thief Arsene Lupin III
Satoshi Kon
Japanese film director, animator, screenwriter and manga artist from Hokkaido. 1963-2010; Jojo's Bizarre Adventures, and Perfect Blue
Rumiko Takahashi
Japanese manga artist, Urusei Yatsure, Ranma ½, Inuyasha
Anime
Japanese style of animation
dojinshi/doujinshi
Japanese term for self-published works, usually magazines, manga, or novels "kojin sakuru"-personal circles
Chihiro
Main character in Spirited Away
kami
any sacred being worshipped in Shinto including nature spirits and ancestors
shonen
boy's manga
shojo
girl's manga
manga
graphic novel
Leiji Matsumoto
married to Miyako Maki; style is characterized by tragic heroes: tall, slender, fragile-looking heroines with strong will and in some cases god like powers. Otoko Oidon, Senjo Manga series (The Cockpit), Space Battleship Yamato, Space Pirate Captain Harlockm Galaxy Express 999
OVA
original video animation, usually straight to VHS and typically experimental content