Anime, philosophy and religion / edited by Kaz Hayashi, William H.U. Anderson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hayashi, Kaz, editor.

Anderson, William H. U., 1961- editor.

Series:

Series in philosophy of religion.

Series in philosophy of religion

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anime (Motion pictures).

Anime (Motion pictures)--History and criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Art and Science Inc., [2023]

Summary:

This edited volume explores the intersection of anime, philosophy, and religion, offering a comprehensive analysis of how these themes manifest in various anime series and films. The book is a collection of scholarly essays that examine the philosophical and religious dimensions of anime through diverse lenses such as transhumanism, spiritual philosophy, cultural critique, and religious labor. It aims to provide insights into the cultural significance and intellectual depth of anime, appealing to scholars and enthusiasts of anime, philosophy, and religious studies. The contributors, from various academic backgrounds, discuss topics ranging from the history of anime to its portrayal of philosophical and religious concepts, making it an enlightening resource for those interested in the cultural impact and thematic richness of anime. Generated by AI.

Contents:

History of anime: periods, genres and industry

Spatial trialectics and Indian spiritual philosophy in Tezuka's Buddha and Morishita's Buddha: The Great Departure

Metamodernity, American transcendentalism and transhumanism in Japanese anime

(Re)Making the monsters of everyday life: Minzokugaku and Yuki Urushibara's Mushishi

The refashioned Tengu: tradition and contemporary romance in Black Bird

Where is the real me? encountering transhumanism and cybernetic divinity in Serial Experiments Lain

Philosophy, soul, politics and power in Dragon Ball Z

The Avatar aminated series: a queer reading of embodied power

The Pokédex, knowledge production and the technocratic colonial project in Pokémon

The Promised Neverland: exploitation of the religious "others"

Machines to pray for us: the mechanization of religious labor in Ichikawa Haruko's Hoseki no Kuni

Drag an ball: love and renewed life

Isekai typological themes and Jesus parallels.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Hayashi, Kaz Anime, Philosophy and Religion [PDF]

ISBN:

9781648898006

1648898009

OCLC:

1402027259