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A review by judasjake
Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation by Chris Stuckmann
4.0
Book does what it says on the tin: shows how anime impacted the contributing authors. As a whole, it captures a point in time when anime wasn't as big stateside and serves as a nostalgia trip for anyone familiar with the times and media. It was cool to read people's discussion about shows I was familiar with and to get a more personal perspective on things I had only heard of.
One mixed blessing of this book is the multiple authors. Having chosen to read this book cover to cover, I found the differences between one author and the next to be drastic sometimes. Some were relatable while others had an almost alien perspective. Some authors brought an intense emotional insight while others gave a thorough critical analysis of a particular work. Essays on works less familiar to me coupled with a writing style that I found difficult could make reading a slog occasionally.
One thing I'd advise is to note which titles are of interest, should you choose to read it. There are definitely things that were discussed that I would like to watch. If you want to watch more anime, this book can serve as a guide in that regard.
One mixed blessing of this book is the multiple authors. Having chosen to read this book cover to cover, I found the differences between one author and the next to be drastic sometimes. Some were relatable while others had an almost alien perspective. Some authors brought an intense emotional insight while others gave a thorough critical analysis of a particular work. Essays on works less familiar to me coupled with a writing style that I found difficult could make reading a slog occasionally.
One thing I'd advise is to note which titles are of interest, should you choose to read it. There are definitely things that were discussed that I would like to watch. If you want to watch more anime, this book can serve as a guide in that regard.