The Anime Companion 2: More What's Japanese in Japanese Animation?
Gilles Poitras
- Mangaka
- Gilles Poitras
- First published
- 2005
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The Anime Companion 2 was published by Stone Bridge Press in 2005 as a follow-up to Gilles Poitras’s original 1999 guide. Written to address the rapid influx of anime into Western markets during the early 2000s, the book serves as a cultural glossary designed to help English-speaking audiences understand the nuanced societal, historical, and linguistic markers frequently encountered in Japanese animation that might otherwise be lost in translation.
Poitras, a dedicated scholar and long-time fan of the medium, crafted the text as an accessible reference for both casual viewers and academics. The design prioritizes clarity, utilizing a dictionary-style format that categorizes complex concepts like Shinto traditions, school life, and culinary customs. It was well-received by critics and fans alike for bridging the gap between niche otaku culture and mainstream viewership without relying on jargon.
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