#107 Envious of the Yuki Onna?! Behind-the-scenes stories of the pride of Japanese animation, Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi, revealed through the Yakuza series!
The episode begins with Cisco's first-ever impressions of Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi. We unravel the unique charm of the show's animation and the stories filled with Japan's distinct view of nature and culture through an international lens.
Cisco shares his fresh surprise after watching it for the first time.
At the beginning of the episode, Cisco shares his thoughts after watching Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi for the first time. He was particularly struck by the iconic opening dragon animation and the unique atmosphere that permeates the entire series. We discuss the mysterious charm of Japanese folktales from an American perspective, focusing on how the show carefully depicts the climate and traditional lifestyles of various regions across Japan.
He was very intrigued by the appearance of a certain character in the show.
Our conversation heats up as we discuss the lines between good and evil in the stories and the mysterious powers of supernatural beings. Specifically, an episode comes up where he was genuinely surprised by the extremely unique visual direction of a certain character. We dig deep into why it was portrayed that way, pondering the historical context of the time and the intentions of the creators.
Touching on the diversity of folktales born from the Japanese climate.
We also talk about how unique Japanese sensibilities, such as the changing of the seasons and respect for nature, are at the heart of these stories. Listeners are sure to relate to the Japanese characteristics and the narrative developments brought on by sudden changes in weather that only personalities living abroad would notice. If you are interested, please be sure to listen to the full episode.
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