2012-12-02, 21:06 | Link #2605 |
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Maybe this was answered earlier in this topic, but my interest in it has been rekindled, if mostly due to the fact that I'm reading a certain light novel series and was reminded of this relatively over-used cliche in anime/manga:
In the high schools is the Student Council really that much of an important deal? Heck, even when there's an idol in a series there's always a line like "he/she is President of the Student Council, gets the best marks, etc." Maybe it's because I went to a relatively small high school but the most I ever saw the importance of having a student council was to approve the activities of other school clubs. Granted, the series I'm reading is Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, and the student council + public morals committee are the ones responsible for keeping students in line... but I assume this is something that really only happens in anime/manga/LNs, or at least depends on the series?
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2012-12-03, 08:48 | Link #2606 | ||
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The best answer is probably Tri-ring's (not least because he is Japanese and was once a regular contributor to this forum): Quote:
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2012-12-03, 09:27 | Link #2608 |
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Unfortunately, the student councils I know are made up mostly of a bunch of cliquish socialites whose intention is to be popular and famous in school rather than help the students. Cue mindless politics, time wasted, and a whole drama scene akin to a corporate boardroom.
And it is a standard report, even from those (obviously cosplayer-types, duh) who are part of it, that many seem to harbour some sort of dislike for otaku. Especially the type of "nerd" who raise "concerns" and challenge teachers during history lessons. Weirdly though, history teachers seem to love these students creating some sort of rift whenever a history teacher is given charge of the student council. P.S I am not from the student council. I had friends who are in it, and whenever they sit down and talk about their own council mates, things are heard.
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2012-12-08, 19:45 | Link #2609 |
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Is Japan losing its cool?:
"Manga, anime, J-pop – once it was all about Japan. But the country's efforts to channel its 'cool' as part of a global soft power strategy may need a revamp amid intense competition from Korea." See: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-...osing-its-cool |
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2012-12-08, 21:52 | Link #2611 |
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I should certainly hope that manga and anime expand to become things that are produced in other countries as well... that would give the medium more diversity and vitality. There are some old Russian and Chinese animated films (mostly about folk tales) that were really good, how come they don't make them anymore...
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2012-12-08, 22:56 | Link #2612 |
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Korea and Japan have two different cultures when it comes to attractiveness.
Korea is more bishoujo centric, while Japan is more loli kawaii centric. If anyone wanted something in the middle, just go for HK or TW girls.
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2012-12-09, 02:48 | Link #2616 | |
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As for gaming, Japan is doing somewhat well. It is true there are some decline, like Final Fantasy doing worse than before. But people seem to forget that Nintendo is Japanese, and they were one of the most successful gaming company in the current generation. Also, Japanese gaming are successful, but in handheld format mostly. Games on DS have sold well and there were some incredible games on them as well. And the success of K-pop, really Gangnam Style was just really abnormally. I really don't think K-pop will have much success in the future through out the world, then again what do I know.
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2012-12-09, 02:58 | Link #2617 |
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Japanese pop-cultural osmosis pretty much happened organically, since unlike Korean industries, which deliberately aim for spreading Korean soft power (with the motivation of beating Japan), Japan has never really had such motivation. For the most part, foreigners simply take the first initiative to hunt for Japanese pop-culture stuff, instead of Japan deliberately campaigning for spreading theirs. In this regard, Japan has been passive all the time.
And yes, I agree that K-Pop has been a bit over-rated.
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2012-12-09, 03:37 | Link #2619 |
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I think one thing the Koreans should be well known for in the entertainment industry is their historical drama (which I find interesting and "rather" well sensationalised) and Starcraft.
Was at a gaming convention just now and had tried out the HOTS beta; they reserved one whole row of PCs solely for "Korean guests". It was not only a waste of space because there are no Korean diginaries around, it is also unfair because all the keyboards and mouse are in perfect functioning order. Yes you heard me right - it is UNFAIR and LOPSIDED to provide a Korean Starcraft player a PC with WORKING peripherals when they are playing against people from other nationalities.
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2012-12-09, 04:03 | Link #2620 | ||
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And I have something shameful to tell, I suck at Starcraft .
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