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This has served to establish its reputation as a veritable groundbreaking presence in domains as diverse as space opera, steampunk, apocalyptic narrative, psychological drama, slapstick comedy, modern romance and mockumentary work on the vagaries of anime fandom. These aspects of its work, moreover, have emerged from the studio’s temerarious engagement with all of the principal anime genres. Formal experimentation, genre-straddling, self-reflexivity, unpredictable plot twists, a gourmet palate for stylishness, proverbially controversial endings and a singularly iconoclastic worldview are among the major components of Gainax’s individual cachet. Although Gainax’s immense popularity is a factor that could in itself justify the devotion of a monographic study to its members and to their diverse creations, what is more intriguing still is the studio’s unique approach to animation.

Its objective is to document the prismatic achievement of one of the most adventurous and widely esteemed anime companies currently on the scene - Studio Gainax. Preface This book is the product of a deeply ingrained interest in the animated medium in general, and in the art of anime in particular, incrementally refined over time by research into the output of diverse directors and studios within the field.

We like to think we live in daylight, but half the world is always dark and fantasy, like poetry, speaks the language of the night - Ursula K. 201 205ĪPPENDIX: ANIME PRODUCTIONS WITH STUDIO GAINAX MEMBERS 213 CHAPTER NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002). Mahoromatic - Automatic Maiden (2001–2002). Neon Genesis Evangelion II - The Movies (1997 2007-2008).
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Neon Genesis Evangelion I - The TV Series (1995–1996). Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990–1991).
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Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise (1987). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Box 611, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 To Paddy, with platinum gratitudeġ. On the cover: Poster art for the ¡995-¡996 television series Neon Genesis Evangelion (ADV Films/Photofest) Manufactured in the United States of America All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Animated films - Japan - History and criticism. Includes bibliographical references and index. The art of Studio Gainax : experimentation, style and innovation at the leading edge of anime / Dani Cavallaro. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and LondonĬavallaro, Dani. The Art of Studio Gainax Experimentation, Style and Innovation at the Leading Edge of Anime DANI CAVALLARO A final chapter offers a panoramic recapitulation of Gainax's impact on the world of anime, with a focus on the studio's aesthetic and ethical prioritiesĪnime Intersections: Tradition and Innovation in Theme and Technique (2007) The Animé Art of Hayao Miyazaki (2006) The Cinema of Mamoru Oshii: Fantasy, Technolog y and Politics (2006) Each chapter highlights the specific contribution made by a production to the progressive evolution of the company's mission. Next follow in-depth examinations of particular Gainax titles that best represent the company's overall work, including television series such as "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion", and feature films such as "Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise" and "Gunbuster vs.
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It begins by detailing Gainax's rise to success, outlining the most salient aspects of the company's professional development and assessing the studio's distinctive aesthetic vision. Formal experimentation, genre-straddling, self-reflexivity, unpredictable plot twists, a gourmet palate for stylishness, proverbially controversial endings, and a singularly iconoclastic world view are some of the hallmarks of Gainax's output.This documentation of the studio's achievements provides a critical overview of both the company and its prolific catalog of films.

Although the company's immense popularity is a factor that of itself could justify a study of its members and their diverse creations, the studio is even more intriguing for its unique approach to animation. Formed by a small group of university students in the early 1980s, Studio Gainax is now one of the most adventurous and widely esteemed anime companies on the scene.
