Episode #85: Johny - The aesthetics of anime: classical art, expression and anime's sophisticated narratives

Timestamps:00:10: Introductions00:30: Classical art, anime, and expression01:15: The power of imagination in anime. Exaggeration of the real world. 02:30: Bleach, powers, discipline and going beyond the possibilities of the real world03:35: Does enchantment inform the look and aesthetic of anime, or is it just the stories?05:00: Anime as reality on steroids vs Western cartoons as impoverished versions05:35: The importance of lessons in anime. Consequences, responsibilities and more sophisticated narratives from the real world. 08:00: Heroes, inspiration and cost. Support the showWebsite: talkpopc.orgInstagram: @talkpopcEmail: [email protected]