Anime, Philosophy and Religion
Kaz Hayashi
- Mangaka
- Kaz Hayashi
- First published
- 2023
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Published by McFarland & Company, this volume is part of a series of academic inquiries into the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Japanese animation. It was commissioned to provide a structured scholarly analysis of how anime functions as a medium for existential, religious, and ethical discourse, bridging the gap between popular pop culture consumption and formal cultural studies.
Written by Kaz Hayashi, the work seeks to unpack complex ontological themes found within various anime narratives. Hayashi adopts a formal analytical framework to demonstrate that these works are not merely entertainment, but intentional texts that engage with traditional Eastern and Western philosophy. Upon its release, the volume was received as a contribution to the growing field of anime studies, valued for its attempt to legitimize the medium within religious and philosophical academic circles.
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