According to Lent (2000), what place does animation occupy in Asian societies? How different is this across Asia (ie comparing China and Japan)?
Animation, or anime as it is widely known, can be defined as a form of media produced to depict traditional stories using similar techniques to that of their American counterparts (i.e Early Disney) (Lent, 2000). Using anime, many different concepts can be portrayed to the masses and can ultimately educate society and shape their morals. Furthermore, anime can be used to convey governmental and bureaucratic goals (Lent,2000).
Animation all over Asia differs as a result, as different areas have different goals, traditional stories and the like. An example of such is that of Korea and Taiwan placing a ban on Anime in regards to underlying themes of Japanese cultural imperialism (Lent,2000).
A decline in US television production in the late 1990s has created competition between different Asian societies, as each society is/was competing for the airtime on offer as a result. This competition has seen a multitude of co-productions between Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Lent, J. A. (2000). Animation in Asia: appropriation, reinterpretation, and adoption or adaptation. Retrieved 9 August, 2011, from AnimeResearch.com.
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