Fascination
By: Charz
Tags: Aim for the Ace, Bleach, Captain Harlock, Captain Herlock, Fascination, Ghost in the Shell, Go Nagai, Grendizer, Heidi, Ikebukuro, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Lady Oscar, Megane Suit Café, Nana, Otakuism, Professional Otaku, Rocky Joe, Simona Stanzani, Sosuke Aizen
” I think all the boys wanted to be Herlock.”
Mainichi : Could you please conclude with a general statement about manga and anime?
Simona Stanzani : I think that manga and anime are a very important part of Japanese culture, and that, at their highest level, they have a pivotal role in modern communication art.
It is time to get rid of the ancient, outdated concept of “if you read manga you become stupid” or to consider them mere commercial entertainment; of course a big share of them is made to sell, but even the most commercial titles do have artistic and cultural value.
Japanese should be proud of anime and manga, because they are very strong and unique means of expression, and a symbol of excellence for Japanese culture in the world.
Manga fascination: An interview with translator Simona Stanzani, Mainichi, November 21, 2009
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