Art in Anime

Drawing from categories as varied as romance, comedy, slice of life drama, science fiction, bildungsroman, and school drama, this examines anime's representation of characters pursuing diverse artistic activities and related aesthetic visions, focusing closely on the concepts of creativity, talent, expressivity and experimentation. Additionally, it engages with anime's own artistry, proposing that those characters' endeavours provide metaphors for the aims and objectives pursued by anime itself as an evolving art form.