As far as Japanese animation and manga go. One could do worse than try the work of Reiji Matsumoto creator of Galaxy Express, The Cockpit and Space Battleship Yamato among may others. His vision is one of worlds hope and duty work together with a strong sense of humanity and the struggle to keep it. Even the new Yamato 2199 anime (well, not that new). A revamp of the old 70s show known in the west as Starblazers. features all those elements, He isnt listed as writer unlike the original, since there are strange copyright rules in Japan, but the show is clearly based around his ideals.
The quest to save a ravaged Earth from an implacable enemy is a challenge both to the spirit and the ideals of the crew of Yamato as is the challenge to not become like the enemy they are fighting. And on a side note for those like we who love such things the technical design is excellent evoking a W2 aesthetic while not veering into idiocy.
Sadly the sequel series Yamato 2202 is not as good. Being a bit more in keeping with the current nihilism and going for the bigger is better Abrams feel. Likely because they were experimenting with a different group of writers and designers. It does have its moments though.
Im hoping 2205 will be better since 2202 was not as popular so they appear to have learned a lesson and the original creative group is back.
I no longer consume Western literature, but I still try Japanese animation, and nihilism also tends to be a topic of focus, at least among the shows I've seen. The 86 anime overall shines as a rare gem in a sea of soulless mediocrity, but sadly not even this gem refrains from resorting to "fan service." So far it has a couple of female bathing scenes, the inclusion of which is utterly tone-deaf when one considers that these characters are not only teenagers but also child soldiers officially considered subhuman and thus not given any recognition of their rights and dignity.
As far as Japanese animation and manga go. One could do worse than try the work of Reiji Matsumoto creator of Galaxy Express, The Cockpit and Space Battleship Yamato among may others. His vision is one of worlds hope and duty work together with a strong sense of humanity and the struggle to keep it. Even the new Yamato 2199 anime (well, not that new). A revamp of the old 70s show known in the west as Starblazers. features all those elements, He isnt listed as writer unlike the original, since there are strange copyright rules in Japan, but the show is clearly based around his ideals.
The quest to save a ravaged Earth from an implacable enemy is a challenge both to the spirit and the ideals of the crew of Yamato as is the challenge to not become like the enemy they are fighting. And on a side note for those like we who love such things the technical design is excellent evoking a W2 aesthetic while not veering into idiocy.
Sadly the sequel series Yamato 2202 is not as good. Being a bit more in keeping with the current nihilism and going for the bigger is better Abrams feel. Likely because they were experimenting with a different group of writers and designers. It does have its moments though.
Im hoping 2205 will be better since 2202 was not as popular so they appear to have learned a lesson and the original creative group is back.
Question: What do you say to somebody who thinks people should die to "Save The Earth"?
Answer: "You first". :twisted:
I no longer consume Western literature, but I still try Japanese animation, and nihilism also tends to be a topic of focus, at least among the shows I've seen. The 86 anime overall shines as a rare gem in a sea of soulless mediocrity, but sadly not even this gem refrains from resorting to "fan service." So far it has a couple of female bathing scenes, the inclusion of which is utterly tone-deaf when one considers that these characters are not only teenagers but also child soldiers officially considered subhuman and thus not given any recognition of their rights and dignity.