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In: | Journal of Italian Cinema & Media Studies, 2, 2014, 3, S. 363-381 |
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Intellect
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Medientyp: | Artikel, E-Artikel |
Umfang: | 363-381 |
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ISSN: |
2047-7368
2047-7376 |
DOI: | 10.1386/jicms.2.3.363_1 |
veröffentlicht in: | Journal of Italian Cinema & Media Studies |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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Kollektion: | Intellect (CrossRef) |
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Japanese animated series and films are, today, commonly named ‘anime’. Italy is the western market where the highest number of television anime were aired and theatrical anime released: it is a crucial context to assess the impact of anime on Western audiences. There is a lack of literature in English on the topic. This article provides information on the success of anime in Italy, with reference to the theatrical films released before the boom and a bibliography in Italian; indicates the main differences between the booms in Japan and Italy and gives hints on other national markets for anime; discusses the historical reasons of the arrival of anime in Italy; offers explanations on the stages of the success in this country (and in Western Europe) and in the United States before and during the boom, with the US market being a relevant touchstone; outlines the consumption model of television anime in Italy in the 1980s; provides critical remarks on the social–cultural features of the Italian anime boom as distinguished from the impact of anime on other national contexts. The article is informed by a multidisciplinary approach: cultural sociology, comparative media studies and animation studies.</jats:p> |