Forum - View topicAnime Motifs
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Rain`
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Hello everyone. I've been browsing ANN forums for the past few days, and have come to conclude, that there doesn't seem to be a thread dedicated to anime motifs (themes). I mean, watching anime conveniently and excessively may have its moments, but extracting what you've seen and learn from mainstream to exclusive to eminent anime titles, and comparing it to everyday lifestyles or social trends may have a greater influence in one's life, than in one's moment. So with that being said, the rules of this thread is somewhat short and to the point; state the anime title, and its given theme based on your speculation or natural opinion. Also, please use spoiler tags willingly and constructively, if needed.
Anime Title: Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Motif: Where there is love, there is pain. But love itself, will never fade. -Rain` |
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Isikari
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Anime Title: Rurouni Kenshin & Trigun
Motif: Killing for any reason, rightfully or not, is unjust and must be atoned for. Why: Both of these titles clearly follow a 'killing is wrong' mentality that stays with them throughout the show. Both share the common theme of protagonists with haunted pasts that conflict with their current stance on killing (Trigun is a bit of a stretch, but if you consider that spoiler[Vash is partly responsible for his brother's actions and feels guilty about Rem's death], it works. Both feel the need to atone for past sins, and both do this through protecting innocents. If you watch the first episode of either of these shows, this motif will become readily apparent. Anime Title: Naruto Motif: Fighting to protect/for one's loved ones makes you stronger. Why: As Naruto is geared towards a younger audience then Kenshin, this motif rather than being one among myriad others is perhaps the central theme and easy to distinguish. Over and over again throughout various battles across the story arcs the writers thrust this message upon us (Although I may sound like I'm bashing Naruto I'm not, I actually enjoy it); that the unjust will ultimately fail as those pure in heart fighting for their loved ones have a stronger 'inner-power'. If your going to write an essay, this is easily the most clear cut example of a motif in popular anime. Anime Title: Fullmetal Alchemist Motif(s): Newton's Third Law, and that some favors come at too high a price. Why: This one requires a little explaining (And a lot of spoilers). Alchemy is portrayed in the show as a science like any other; and just like any other science it has laws which cannot be broken. One of them is equivalent trade, the reason I stated Newton's Third Law (For every reaction, there is an equal but opposite reaction). These idea of 'equivalent trade' is seen in the show in two ways. First, spoiler[whenever Ed or Al transmute a physical object they can only convert it into an object that follows the law of equivalent trade. Again, like the other series watching the first episode there is an explanation of this by one of the main characters (Al). Secondly is the more thought-provoking and philosophical definition of equivalent trade. The Homunculi (Artifical humans w/out a soul) that are created by attempted revivals of human beings (Breaking a law) are perfect examples of this. Essentially, the belief is that a human cannot be resurrected (As seen by Al's missing body and Ed's arm and leg), only the body in a form can be. The soul is gone, and there is no 'equivalent' for a human soul.] *Whew* There we go. Let me know what you think! ~ Isikari |
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DemonEyesLeo
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That would be fine, except Newton's laws deal with motion and force. His third law is that if an object (A) exerts a force on another object (B), then B will exert the same force back on A in the opposite direction. However, you're on the right track. One of the laws of chemistry is that matter cannot be created or destroyed; which falls in line of "equivalent exchange." To make a chemical reaction you must have enough of each element for them to bond together; but no new atom is being created and, likewise, no atom is being destroyed, all the atoms that went into the reaction come out of the reaction, just bonded together differently. The same idea applies to the fictional Alchemic reaction in FMA. For example; Al needed all the parts of the broken radio in order to fix it, all the parts went in and all came out. Post #500 |
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Eruanna
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Violinist of Hamelin
Motif: Revenge. This anime has revenge all throughout it. It is a dark, depressing series, but most of its inner angst comes about from characters seeking to get vengance for one thing or another. spoiler[Characters start from being nice people to being monsterous characters on a rampage, willing to kill their best friends. Its the most revenge filled story I have ever seen, with a bitter sweet ending (Heavy on the bitter, less so on the sweet). Of course alot of the termoil comes from the fact that Hamel is half demon, and trying despretly to hold onto humanity, but that really just acts as a catalyst for the theme of revenge to rise again, again, and again. You watch in agony as characters destroy themselves over it.] Gankustuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Motif: Can unrelenting love overcome the bitterest of hatred? That is the question that Gankutsuou poses. It, like Hamelin, also has a theme of revenge, but thats the obvious. Everyone knows The Count of Monte Cristo is about revenge. Its the classic story is vengance. But the anime takes that a bit farther, and turns it into an all encompassing hatred being pitted against the deepest of love. spoiler[Alberts loyalties are questioned time and time again. Will he still love the Count? Can he? Will he, can he still love his father? The answer is yes, and the last few episodes really focus in on this. The Count is cured by his unwavering devotion, although its saddening to see that he remains un redeemed to the very end. ] |
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Keonyn
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Not a bad idea but please add a little detail to why you chose Fatal Fury, otherwise it's really just listing.
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Niceguy9418
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I totaly agree on the FMA motif. (Plus the ensuing comments
 but I think you meant the "First Law of Thermodynamics" which is the conservation of mass & energy.)
Ah My Goddess: If you pray (wish, hope, etc...) you may recieve help, but it probably won't be in the way you expect. |
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DemonEyesLeo
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That law refers to energy only. Conservation of mass/matter is a separate law. |
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Rain`
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True, yet I disregarded this abstract to desist any spoilers to be needed for a key example. In any case, the reason being why I chose Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture for my lead-in example is; since it is one of the few, first anime titles to introduce me to the anime genre. -Rain` |
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