Hollywood Indirect Racism

[Flint]

As an Asian American it does kinda piss me off that this movie, the last Dragonball Z (a Japanese cartoon with an all white cast) movie, take away the Asian influence almost entirely.

freshnesschronic, it is my understanding that manga ("anime") characters have been illustrated, traditionally, with western features. This is because the pioneers of manga animation were heavily influenced by the success of Walt Disney, and emulated the Disney illustration style. In other words, characters in Japanese cartoons have NEVER been depicted with Asian features.

In this context, how is the "racism of Hollywood" to blame for a style originated in Asia, by Asians?

[freshnesschronic]

Originally Posted by Flint

freshnesschronic, it is my understanding that manga ("anime") characters have been illustrated, traditionally, with western features. This is because the pioneers of manga animation were heavily influenced by the success of Walt Disney, and emulated the Disney illustration style. In other words, characters in Japanese cartoons have NEVER been depicted with Asian features.

this is not correct at all. I watch anime and read manga. There are plenty of "Asian" features in the Japanese illustrations.

I just agree with most of the article, wanted to put it out there for everyone to read, form own opinions. As a recent Asian American graduate, a lot of my Asian American friends do not support this film. Don't blame the actors, blame production.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

this is not correct at all. I watch anime and read manga. There are plenty of "Asian" features in the Japanese illustrations.

And there are PLENTY of obviously western features as well (in many cases the features are predominantly or almost EXCLUSIVELY western). You never noticed that and wondered WTF??? I always did. Apparently I was more concerned about asian heritage then you were. How can that be???