Anime Essay

Aliza Joy C. Estioko 2015-00628 Soc Anth 101 September 14, 2016 The Nonverbal Communication System of the Japanese Culture in Comparison to Some Asian Cultures INTRODUCTION Understanding various cultures requires a huge appreciation of cultural diversities. It is very essential to have at least, a background of a certain cultural society to avoid misunderstandings which might occur between you and another person or a group which practices a different way of thinking and actuations than you…

One of these was a Japanese anime film. Moomin also gained ground in pop culture in Japan, so much so that they ended up making some Moomin things of their own, occasionally without permission. Moomins have also expanded into the real world in the form of museums and entertainment…

Social Isolation or Education Game-Changer? At age 18, Alecia Faith Pennington decided to break free. Even though it was September, the heat was blistering in Texas and Faith felt it bright on her back as she jumped into her grandparents car. “This is it,” she thought, “this is the start of my new life.” Little did she know that freedom might be just as hard to find outside her childhood home. Faith was raised and homeschooled in a conservative household, and as well as being isolated from…

years old, hate perverts [has large breasts so that's why she hates them], adorable, more tsun than deredere) -Little Clingy=Sanae Tomiko (16 years old, clings onto a cute stuffed bear she has, acts childish, cute, is more of a tsukkomi [a Japanese anime character who is frustrated, under appreciated, or just plain ticked off]) -Sarcastic Chuuni=Yurina Sayumi (18 years…

Artist Edgar Degas defined art as being: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see” (Le French 1). In other words, any artist can create something and call it a “piece of art,” but it does not represent any significance if no one can become inspired by it or see the purpose behind it. However, what then would be considered “art” and how would you describe it? A common answer to people is that there is no one particular meaning or that the imagination is endless. Though, true, I…

With plenty great films coming out, many wonder: who will win the Oscars? It is assured that the Oscars will have people tweeting and posting about their favorite films and actors. So why is #OscarsSoWhite the #1 trending topic on every social media page? Since the first Oscar was awarded, it has been lacking one thing and that is diversity. Although television shows and some films have been doing a fair job of casting diverse characters, non-white actors are still lacking winning numbers. The…

All About Me "To be or not to be, is the really the question?" Our world is a well-oiled machine that is constantly fueled by curiosity of our species. Curiosity leads to the advancements of our very species, and captivates me as an individual. A theme that drives my own little world, it sets the stage for all that follows. My own wonderland if you will, running on everything and anything. This craving for knowledge serves as a guideline into my brain, and mapped the vast remainder quite…

Although I am a Canadian citizen, I was born in Nigeria and lived there for about half my life. I’m not the type of person who likes being in large crowds, but I do enjoy being in the company of my family and friends. In my free time, I like watching anime and reading online books. I am a firm believer of God and continually seek ways to grow spiritually. I chose to draw an avatar to depict myself for this section. Rather than using my school appearance, I decided to represent myself in my…

Within Japanese Animation and Manga, numerous themes can run through a series. One theme that has become more prominent since the 1990s is the role of women, as well as traditional gender roles, within this medium. This is all because of the Sailor Moon Manga by Naoko Takeuchi, which when it was adapted into an Animation revolutionised the ‘magical girl’ genre and brought these themes into question. This essay will use the source material to look at how traditional gender roles are displayed…

Cypress College has been helping the community for years, and this year, it is going to have its 50th birthday. In order to acknowledge Cypress College in our community and show appreciation for it, we are going to have a celebration. We are inviting the alumni to be our guest speakers, having autograph signing sessions, and providing a carnival with rides and games. This event’s purpose is to address Cypress College for producing students with outstanding outcomes and inviting the community to…