From Yükan Club, vol. 6, © 1986 Yukari Ichijö, reproduced with the ... From
Bishojo Sailor Moon, vol. 3, C) 1993 Naoko Takeuchi, reproduced with the
permission of Ködansha, Inc. Pages 280–286. Reproduced with the permission
of Yuka ...
Author: Timothy J. Craig
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317467213
Category: Social Science
Page: 360
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A fascinating illustrated look at various forms of Japanese popular culture: pop song, jazz, enka (a popular ballad genre of music), karaoke, comics, animated cartoons, video games, television dramas, films and "idols" -- teenage singers and actors. As pop culture not only entertains but is also a reflection of society, the book is also about Japan itself -- its similarities and differences with the rest of the world, and how Japan is changing. The book features 32 pages of manga plus 50 additional photos, illustrations, and shorter comic samples.