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Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential is a must for anyone curious about the girls that dominate Japan’s pop culture. For years schoolgirls have shown up in internationally popular anime and manga such as Sailor Moon, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Blood: The Last Vampire. There are kick-ass schoolgirl characters in videogames like Street Fighter, Quentin Tarantino included one as an assassin in Kill Bill, and magazines such as WIRED keep an eye on the trends emerging among these stylish teens.
With chapters covering everything from sailor-suited pop-idols and cult movie vixens, to the power of shopping and uniform fashion, Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential takes you beyond the realm of everyday schoolgirls to discover the secrets behind this iconic creature. Learn the origins of their famous sailor-style uniforms, and how they became a brand used to sell anything from kimchi to insurance. Discover why these girls have become such a symbol of girl power, and why they are so very, very cool!
With chapters covering everything from sailor-suited pop-idols and cult movie vixens, to the power of shopping and uniform fashion, Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential takes you beyond the realm of everyday schoolgirls to discover the secrets behind this iconic creature. Learn the origins of their famous sailor-style uniforms, and how they became a brand used to sell anything from kimchi to insurance. Discover why these girls have become such a symbol of girl power, and why they are so very, very cool!
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日本の女子中高生と彼女たちが創出してきた様々な文化に関する本。
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だけど、「当事者の思惑とはズレて他者に伝わってしまう」というケースは、結構あるんですよね。
あなたもカラオケで経験ありませんか？本人が真剣に歌えば歌うほど、笑いが抑えきれないというシチュエーション・・・。
本書も、ひょっとすると、それと同じ運命をたどろうとしているのかも知れません。
語学力不足で十分に読みこなせていないのですが、私が感じるに、著者には、日本及びその文化についての特別な悪意も偏見もないでしょう。「アニメやゲームによく出てくる女子高生って、ホントはどんな連中なんだ？」という外国人の素朴な疑問に、ただただ真面目に答えようとしているだけだと思います。
だけど、日本人の立場から本書を眺めると、なんだか複雑な心境です。
矛盾する表現ですが、「ここで描かれていることは、ウソではないけれど、真実でもない」という気分になってくるのです。
「リアル女子高生の全体像から、数センチ、ズレてる」「結果的に、誤った日本のイメージを植え付けかねないのではないか」と危惧してしまうのです。
そんな気分にさせる原因は、多分に、表紙及び掲載されているイラスト・写真にあるのでしょう。
これは著者の意向なのか、出版社の要請なのかはわかりませんが、「確かに街でよく見かけるけど、かと言ってマジョリティとは言えない」という感じの女の子ばかりチョイスしているのです。
ある意味、外国人がイメージする女子高生像なのかもしれませんが、「こんな娘は、実際にはいない」と言い切れないのがツライところ。「いそうで、いない」ではなく、「いないようで、いる」ギリギリのタイプを狙った、という感じです。なんとも、微妙というか、絶妙なセレクトのおかげで、肝心の本文までもがウソっぽく思えてきます。
別の選択肢があっても良かったと思うのですが、仮に「このイメージでないと、売れない」という理由だったとすれば、文章自体は真面目であるだけに、残念なことではないでしょうか。
繰り返しになりますが、著者の姿勢は真面目なものだと思います。
それだけに、視覚的なものとのギャップが大きい。
ある意味、「奇書」なので、そのジャンルのコレクターなら購入検討の余地はあると思います。
また、日本のサブカルチャーに詳しい人には既知の情報ばかりかもしれませんが、英語の勉強に購入してみるのもいいかもしれません。
だけど、「当事者の思惑とはズレて他者に伝わってしまう」というケースは、結構あるんですよね。
あなたもカラオケで経験ありませんか？本人が真剣に歌えば歌うほど、笑いが抑えきれないというシチュエーション・・・。
本書も、ひょっとすると、それと同じ運命をたどろうとしているのかも知れません。
語学力不足で十分に読みこなせていないのですが、私が感じるに、著者には、日本及びその文化についての特別な悪意も偏見もないでしょう。「アニメやゲームによく出てくる女子高生って、ホントはどんな連中なんだ？」という外国人の素朴な疑問に、ただただ真面目に答えようとしているだけだと思います。
だけど、日本人の立場から本書を眺めると、なんだか複雑な心境です。
矛盾する表現ですが、「ここで描かれていることは、ウソではないけれど、真実でもない」という気分になってくるのです。
「リアル女子高生の全体像から、数センチ、ズレてる」「結果的に、誤った日本のイメージを植え付けかねないのではないか」と危惧してしまうのです。
そんな気分にさせる原因は、多分に、表紙及び掲載されているイラスト・写真にあるのでしょう。
これは著者の意向なのか、出版社の要請なのかはわかりませんが、「確かに街でよく見かけるけど、かと言ってマジョリティとは言えない」という感じの女の子ばかりチョイスしているのです。
ある意味、外国人がイメージする女子高生像なのかもしれませんが、「こんな娘は、実際にはいない」と言い切れないのがツライところ。「いそうで、いない」ではなく、「いないようで、いる」ギリギリのタイプを狙った、という感じです。なんとも、微妙というか、絶妙なセレクトのおかげで、肝心の本文までもがウソっぽく思えてきます。
別の選択肢があっても良かったと思うのですが、仮に「このイメージでないと、売れない」という理由だったとすれば、文章自体は真面目であるだけに、残念なことではないでしょうか。
繰り返しになりますが、著者の姿勢は真面目なものだと思います。
それだけに、視覚的なものとのギャップが大きい。
ある意味、「奇書」なので、そのジャンルのコレクターなら購入検討の余地はあると思います。
また、日本のサブカルチャーに詳しい人には既知の情報ばかりかもしれませんが、英語の勉強に購入してみるのもいいかもしれません。
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5つ星のうち 5.0
Sugoi!
2010/9/8
By CheapyD
- (Amazon.com)
形式:ペーパーバック
Check out my video review!
19 人中、17人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
5つ星のうち 5.0
Informative, Fun, and Full of Music, Art, and Anime Suggestions!
2010/8/24
By Chelsea Buckner
- (Amazon.com)
形式:ペーパーバック
As an anime fan and as a person interested in Japanese culture I was excited when I stumbled across Ashcraft's book at my local Borders. At first glance I thought it would be a regular novel but was both intriqued and shocked to find the book litered with photographs and pictures. The book even has a soft cover sleve which is usually exclusive to paperback books from Japan. I immediately picked it up.
The novel covers eight chapters. The first is dedicated to the origin of the schoolgirl's sailor suit with tidbits on the sailor suit's effect on Japanese culture woven in. You'll learn old customs like taking a boy's second button from the top to current fads like gluing loose socks to yourself.
The second chapter covers idol worship and music. Thanks to this chapter I've discovered new Japanese music that I would have otherwise never heard of. You'll learn about different super groups and music featuring information on AKB48, Momoe Yamaguchi, Masako Mori, Junko Sakurada, Tsukasa Ito, Seiko Matsuda, Scandal, Jurian Beat Crisis, Onyanko Club, and Morning Musume.
The third chapter covers movies. You'll learn about the influence of the school girl on both western cinema (Kill Bill and Babel) as well as eastern cinema (Kite, Battle Royale). In particular the section goes into depth on the school girl movies of the seventies and their use of school girls as catalysts into fantasy both sexual and horrorific.
The fourth chapter covers shopping and how school girls form the bulk of Japanese buying power. You'll learn how items like the pager and the cell phone were popularized by the school girl and how the school girl's lack of interest can swiftly execute a fad (such as the Tamagotchi).
The fifth chapter covers magazines and fashion. You'll learn about the infamous Kogals of the nineties and their effect on helping women escape from stereotype and form their own individual styles. You'll also learn about the fashion magazine Egg and it's use as a forum for Japanese schoolgirls before the age of the internet.
The sixth chapter covers art. As expected you'll learn about the school girl's influence on art with samples from Rin Nadeshico, Noriko Yamaguchi, Motoyuki Kobayashi and others.
The seventh chapter covers video games. You'll learn about the infamous Japanese dating sims, as well as visual novels. Many of these games and visual novels have since become anime, such as To Heart, Kanon, and Clannad.
The eight chapter covers anime and manga. You'll learn about the evolution of the school girl in manga from the high school teen (Peach Girl) to magical girl (Sailor Moon) to mecha controling saviors (Neon Genesis Evangelion).
Japanese School Girl Confidential is a must buy for anyone remotely interested in anything involving Japanese culture. Though I bought the book mainly for its chapters on music, movies, games, and anime the other chapters were just as immersing and informative. It may be a quick read but the information you'll gain is well worth the money!
The novel covers eight chapters. The first is dedicated to the origin of the schoolgirl's sailor suit with tidbits on the sailor suit's effect on Japanese culture woven in. You'll learn old customs like taking a boy's second button from the top to current fads like gluing loose socks to yourself.
The second chapter covers idol worship and music. Thanks to this chapter I've discovered new Japanese music that I would have otherwise never heard of. You'll learn about different super groups and music featuring information on AKB48, Momoe Yamaguchi, Masako Mori, Junko Sakurada, Tsukasa Ito, Seiko Matsuda, Scandal, Jurian Beat Crisis, Onyanko Club, and Morning Musume.
The third chapter covers movies. You'll learn about the influence of the school girl on both western cinema (Kill Bill and Babel) as well as eastern cinema (Kite, Battle Royale). In particular the section goes into depth on the school girl movies of the seventies and their use of school girls as catalysts into fantasy both sexual and horrorific.
The fourth chapter covers shopping and how school girls form the bulk of Japanese buying power. You'll learn how items like the pager and the cell phone were popularized by the school girl and how the school girl's lack of interest can swiftly execute a fad (such as the Tamagotchi).
The fifth chapter covers magazines and fashion. You'll learn about the infamous Kogals of the nineties and their effect on helping women escape from stereotype and form their own individual styles. You'll also learn about the fashion magazine Egg and it's use as a forum for Japanese schoolgirls before the age of the internet.
The sixth chapter covers art. As expected you'll learn about the school girl's influence on art with samples from Rin Nadeshico, Noriko Yamaguchi, Motoyuki Kobayashi and others.
The seventh chapter covers video games. You'll learn about the infamous Japanese dating sims, as well as visual novels. Many of these games and visual novels have since become anime, such as To Heart, Kanon, and Clannad.
The eight chapter covers anime and manga. You'll learn about the evolution of the school girl in manga from the high school teen (Peach Girl) to magical girl (Sailor Moon) to mecha controling saviors (Neon Genesis Evangelion).
Japanese School Girl Confidential is a must buy for anyone remotely interested in anything involving Japanese culture. Though I bought the book mainly for its chapters on music, movies, games, and anime the other chapters were just as immersing and informative. It may be a quick read but the information you'll gain is well worth the money!
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Kawaii! Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential Review
2010/7/8
By Bryan M
- (Amazon.com)
形式:ペーパーバック|Amazon.co.jpで購入済み
After plowing through Brian Ashcraft's last book covering Japan's still thriving arcade scene, I was craving more work from the Kotaku editor. I was surprised at first that his next published work would be covering Japanese schoolgirls, but somehow knew it would be another compelling read. I quickly hit "pre-order" on Amazon.com and waited patiently for the fateful day I would find it laying on my doorstep.
Brian's newest book titled "Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential: How teenage girls made a nation cool" is an eight chapter non-stop page turner that takes you through the many types of Japanese schoolgirls and describes how the style has been an influence on Japan since the late 1800's.
Jumping between the schoolgirl's types, you will read about their roles as idols, rock musicians, actresses and influence on anime and videogames. They are super heroes of Japan, students by day and role models by night. There is no doubt that their influence even stretches outside of Japan, seeing how Quentin Tarantino casted Chiaki Kuriyama in Kill Bill. A certain level of sexiness mixed with power seems to be what causes everyone around the world to look. Companies will run their entire business solely focused on marketing to the Japanese schoolgirls. It's something that will never go away, yet will always be ever-changing.
Brian Ashcraft and his wife, Shoko Ueda, give the most comprehensive look at the girls that have shaped Japan. Whether you have interests in Japan's history, a love for videogames, or are an anime otaku, this book will definitely keep your eyes glued to the pages.
Brian's newest book titled "Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential: How teenage girls made a nation cool" is an eight chapter non-stop page turner that takes you through the many types of Japanese schoolgirls and describes how the style has been an influence on Japan since the late 1800's.
Jumping between the schoolgirl's types, you will read about their roles as idols, rock musicians, actresses and influence on anime and videogames. They are super heroes of Japan, students by day and role models by night. There is no doubt that their influence even stretches outside of Japan, seeing how Quentin Tarantino casted Chiaki Kuriyama in Kill Bill. A certain level of sexiness mixed with power seems to be what causes everyone around the world to look. Companies will run their entire business solely focused on marketing to the Japanese schoolgirls. It's something that will never go away, yet will always be ever-changing.
Brian Ashcraft and his wife, Shoko Ueda, give the most comprehensive look at the girls that have shaped Japan. Whether you have interests in Japan's history, a love for videogames, or are an anime otaku, this book will definitely keep your eyes glued to the pages.
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