queerqueen: Linguistic Excess in Japanese Media

Claire Maree explores the figure of the Japanese queerqueen, tracing how a diversity of gender identifications, sexual orientations, and discursive styles are commodified and packaged together to form this character. She examines how commercial practices of recording, transcribing, and editing spoken interactions and the use of on-screen text encode queerqueen speech as inherently excessive and in need of containment, reproducing stereotypes of gender, sexuality, and desire essential to the business of mainstream entertainment.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 17 September 2020
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
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Claire Maree delves into the captivating world of the Japanese queerqueen, exploring the intricate tapestry of gender identifications, sexual orientations, and discursive styles that come together to shape this iconic figure. From the twins Osugi and Peeco to the enduring icon Miwa Akihiro, Maree traces the evolution of the queerqueen concept, unveiling how a diverse range of these elements are commodified and packaged to create this captivating character.

Representations of gay men's speech have undergone a remarkable transformation in sync with evolving gender norms, seamlessly permeating popular media through the embodiment of authentic gay males, even during the recent LGBT boom in Japan. In this dynamic context, queerqueen emerges as a powerful illustration of how commercial practices of recording, transcribing, and editing spoken interactions, coupled with the strategic use of on-screen text, encode queerqueen speech as inherently excessive and in need of containment.

Maree delves into the profound questions of authenticity, self-censorship, and the limitations imposed by heteronormativity within this perception of queer excess. Through her insightful analysis, she reveals how queerqueen styles perpetuate and reinforce stereotypes of gender, sexuality, and desire, which are fundamental to the thriving mainstream entertainment industry.

This captivating exploration of the queerqueen phenomenon offers a thought-provoking examination of the complex interplay between identity, representation, and the entertainment industry. Maree's work sheds light on the ways in which these elements are shaped, manipulated, and consumed, ultimately contributing to the broader understanding of gender, sexuality, and popular culture in Japan and beyond.

\n Weight: 336g\n
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780190869601\n \n