Description
Japanese High School Films: Iconography, Nostalgia and Discipline explores how these contemporary films capture a distinct view of Japanese adolescent life, uncovering significant links with the themes of discipline and institutionalisation that underpin Japanese society. It illustrates how Japanese high school films link directly to manga, anime, TV dramas and pop music, triggering audience recognition and nostalgia through on-screen use of iconographic images, from school uniforms to rooftop recreational spaces. This book also identifies universal themes of adolescent romance, friendship, and bullying, and the spatial and temporal changes that affect every student's journey. The casting of already-famous music and fashion celebrities as students or as teachers allows the films to capitalise on cross-generational fandom across Japan's prolific entertainment industries. For anyone who wants to understand contemporary Japanese culture, Japanese High School Films is essential reading.
Author: Peter C. Pugsley
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 07/17/2023
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.46d
ISBN13: 9781474494625
ISBN10: 1474494625
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | History & Criticism
- Performing Arts | Film | Reference