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Podcast: New Books in Art
Episode: Rayna Denison, "Anime: A Critical Introduction" (Bloomsbury, 2015)
Description: Rayna DenisonāsĀ Anime: A Critical IntroductionĀ (Bloomsbury, 2015)Ā uses genre as a window into the evolving global phenomenon of Japanese animation. Denisonās wide-ranging analysis tackles the anime themselves ā including classics such asĀ Astro Boy,Ā Akira,Ā UrotsukidÅji,Ā Spirited Away, andĀ Natsumeās Book of FriendsĀ ā but also the mechanics behind anime production and distribution in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Tracking animeās circulation through these locations over time reveals key differences in how generic terms such as horror,Ā nichijÅkei/slice-of-life, and even anime itself are understood. Examining production and distribution contexts like the industry and fan event...