- Paperback: 148 pages
- Publisher: Booksurge Publishing (16 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1419608142
- ISBN-13: 978-1419608148
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 438,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Warriors of Legend is one of the first books of its kind, using a specific Japanese anime/manga series- the megahit Sailor Moon- to teach about Japan. Neophytes to Japan studies will find Warriors of Legend an accessible way to learn about this fascinating country. Those who know quite a lot about Japan already will find their understanding enhanced by the way the book analyzes the nuances of Tokyo's history and Japanese society. The book also argues that Sailor Moon is a unique series in that it was both internationally popular and strongly structured by the culture of the city of Tokyo and post-Economic Bubble Japan.
About the Author
Jay Navok holds a Masters degree in Regional Studies East Asia from Columbia University and is winner of the Japanese government's 2005 Monbukagakusho research scholarship.
Sushil K. Rudranath is a practicing attorney in the state of Florida and holds a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida.
Jonathan Mays (Editor) is a freelance writer for Newtype USA, Animerica, Anime Insider, IGN, Protoculture Addicts, and Neo Magazine (UK), and is the Senior Editor of Anime News Network.
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Otaku no Policy,
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This review is from: Warriors of Legend : Reflections of Japan in Sailor Moon (Paperback)
Part of the appeal of anime, as opposed to American or British animation, is that it offers an insight into a different and unfamiliar culture. Some viewers will pick up on more cultural references than others, but even the most veteran anime fan will occasionally be perplexed by an unfamiliar concept, or left cold by a gag that doesn't translate. Warriors of Legend uses this as the basis for an engaging and informative journey through Japanese cultural quirks via anime.The anime in this case is Sailor Moon: an ideal choice, since not only is it relatively well-known here in the West, but it is also based in a real part of Tokyo. Many of the places that are seen in the Sailor Moon anime and manga are either real, or based on real places. For a Sailor Moon fan, it's a joy to read about the real history behind buildings and businesses that are glimpsed in the series.
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Got it, Loved it :P,
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This review is from: Warriors of Legend : Reflections of Japan in Sailor Moon (Paperback)
First of all, don't be fooled by the '1 used/new' thing. There's plenty to be had, it's just a quirk of the way Booksurge works.As for the book, I found it very enjoyable and informative. The book's in two main parts, a section on the locations of Sailor Moon and how they relate not only to the real life locations, but also how they relate to the creator Naoko Takeuchi and to the animators of the Anime. The second part deals with the aspects of the characters lives, such as family life and religion. At the beginning there also a useful summary of the Sailor Moon series and a glossary of names and terms involved so that even those who are not fans of Sailor Moon can still get something out of the book. All you need is an interest in Japan. The style of writing is also easy to read, informative, but not academic (this isn't a boring textbook-style thing). I made my way through it quickly (in a good way ^_^ ), but I still find myself having a flick now and then. If this book does well, there is a possibility of more in the series. I, for one, hope this is case ^_^
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Cultural background for Sailor Moon,
By Star_Sea "Xing" (Salisbury, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Warriors of Legend : Reflections of Japan in Sailor Moon (Paperback)
A very interesting read about the cultural background of Sailor Moon and how Japan and Japanese society are reflected through the characters of the sailor senshi and their friends. A must for fans of the series, but also for anyone wishing to study how manga and anime show and critique Japanese society.
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