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Title in Japanese: 日本(人)のアイデンティティと美意識の境界におけるゆるキャラと人類とその境界線の不思議な不安定感 Japan has become overrun by friendly critters: (typically)soft, furry mascot-suited characters known as yuru kyara (wobbly mascot characters)or gotôchi kyara (local... more
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      PhilosophyJapanese Language And CulturePopular CultureAnthropology of Japan
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      Character DesignJapanFukushima nuclear disasterYurukyara
Title in Japanese: 日本(人)のアイデンティティと美意識の境界におけるゆるキャラと人類とその境界線の不思議な不安定感 Japan has become overrun by friendly critters: (typically)soft, furry mascot-suited characters known as yuru kyara (wobbly mascot characters)or gotôchi kyara (local... more
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      Japanese Language And CulturePopular CultureAnthropology of JapanCharacter Design
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      Character DesignJapanYurukyaraKyara
English extract: Exploring the context between modern characters such as Yuru Kyara and the usage of animate animals in ukiyo-e. By looking at the design and marketing process between the most successful characters from 2011-2014 I try... more
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