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Informationen zum Autor The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London. Klappentext Since its inception as an art form, anime has engaged with themes, symbols and narrative strategies drawn from the realm of magic. In recent years, the medium has increasingly turned to magic specifically as a metaphor for a wide range of cultural, philosophical and psychological concerns. This book first examines a range of Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime, addressing magical thinking as an overarching concept which unites numerous titles despite their generic and tonal diversity. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topics. A close study of cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary productions in order to situate the medium's fascination with magic within an appropriately broad historical context. Zusammenfassung Examines a range of Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime! addressing magical thinking as an overarching concept which unites numerous titles. It also explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topics. A close study of Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: The Frame of Reference Chapter 2: Magic Contracts Chapter 3: Magic Missions Chapter 4: Magic Natures Chapter 5: Magic Bildungsromans Chapter 6: Magic Destinies Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
