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Japanese High School
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Japanese High School Films: Iconography, Nostalgia, and Discipline explores how these contemporary films capture a distinct view of Japanese adolescent life, linking to themes of discipline and institutionalization. It illustrates how the films connect to manga, anime, TV dramas, and pop music, triggering audience recognition and nostalgia. The book also identifies universal themes of adolescent romance, friendship, and bullying, and the changes that affect every student's journey. Casting already-famous music and fashion celebrities as students or teachers allows the films to capitalize on cross-generational fandom across Japan's entertainment industries.
Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Japanese High School Films: Iconography, Nostalgia, and Discipline delves into the captivating portrayal of Japanese adolescent life in contemporary films, revealing profound connections with the themes of discipline and institutionalization that shape Japanese society. Through vivid illustrations, the book showcases how Japanese high school films seamlessly intertwine with manga, anime, TV dramas, and pop music, evoking a sense of recognition and nostalgia among viewers through the iconic imagery displayed on screen, ranging from school uniforms to rooftop recreational spaces. Moreover, it identifies universal themes of adolescent romance, friendship, and bullying, as well as the spatial and temporal transformations that shape every student's journey. By casting already famous music and fashion celebrities as students or teachers, the films tap into the vast cross-generational fandom across Japan's thriving entertainment industries. For those seeking to delve deeper into contemporary Japanese culture, Japanese High School Films serves as an indispensable resource.
Weight: 504g
Dimension: 180 x 244 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474494618
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