Magic as metaphor in anime

By Dani Cavallaro

Subjects: Metaphor in motion pictures, Animated films, Magic in motion pictures

Description: "This book examines Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topos. 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"--Provided by publisher.