Japan setting vs. American

orangemusicnote101614 · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:06 am Post subject: Japan setting vs. American

Do you think it's necessarily a stereotype that most if not all manga has a Japanese setting? How many of you just don't enjoy manga as much if it's set in America? I'm curious of what you think of this, so here's my poll: Do you prefer Japanese settings, American settings, or you don't mind either way?

highteckdudu · Forum Scalleywag Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 983

either way i dont mind! but when it comes to fighting and graphics i would rather have a japanese setting! But over all i would rathere have a fantasy setting that has nothing to do with either of us Exclamation

Uchiki · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

Japanese setting, like as in Fruits Basket and such. Makes it seem a bit more... traditional? But I like futuristic settings, too.

anti_sk8r · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:14 am Post subject:

^Agreed. I couldn't get into FullMetal Alchemist for the longest time because it has a prominently European setting. After awhile I got over it though.
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London · Moderator Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 6474

Well, considering that most manga artists are Japanese, it makes sense to set the story in a place where the artist is familiar with. I hate it when Japanese people try to make manga set in America or Americans try to do manga set in Japan and it's so obviously factually [i]wrong[/i].

Example: In Hanakimi it's apparently normal for the Japanese American girl living in Japan to [i]not[/i] use a shower curtain because... Americans don't use shower curtains. What?!

I don't really have a preference as to [i]where[/i] or [i]when[/i] a manga takes place. As long as it's believable, it's fine with me.
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orangemusicnote101614 · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:26 pm Post subject:

Lol. Good point...

I'm making my own manga set it Japan. Embarassed

I was a little uneasy about it, but I'm using a lot of references and research to make sure my facts are straight.

SilverKitsune · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

I don't really care where they take place. Just as long as it's interesting. If you base your interest solely on whether or not it's set in japan, you're just being ridiculous.
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Brianhjh · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:57 pm Post subject:

I'm really good at telling wonky bits in cultural references. I've laughed at so many Japanese anime poorly trying to be American-set, it's become a whole new line of entertainment for me. For instance, cars going in the left lane, every single American person being tall bloond white or brooding black man, etc. etc.

I like magical realism setting the best, the ones that is not set in one real place, but brings reference to a lot of places. I think settings in things like Naruto and Mushishi was well done. chockful of Japanese reference, but it doesn't actually say it's Japan.
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anti_sk8r · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

^Agreed. Settings in Naruto are real nice. Real varied aswell.

I prefer seeing historic Japan settings with a bit of a 21st century edge like in Samurai Champloo. It's like Japanese steampunk. =D
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orangemusicnote101614 · Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:34 am Post subject:

[quote]For instance, cars going in the left lane, every single American person being tall bloond white or brooding black man, etc. etc. [/quote]

Lol, I also agree with this. Do you think the Japanese are actually...making fun of us?! Shocked

KeheiZero · Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:23 pm Post subject:

Probably.
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2good2bebad · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject:

I actually enjoy the anime in Japanise settings other then Petshop of horrors cause its ment to be in America and it suites it.

SilverKitsune · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject:

[quote="orangemusicnote101614"][quote]For instance, cars going in the left lane, every single American person being tall bloond white or brooding black man, etc. etc. [/quote]

Lol, I also agree with this. Do you think the Japanese are actually...making fun of us?! Shocked

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It's alright, we make fun of them like....all the time. lol.
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Chickibo · Newb Joined: 02 May 2006 Posts: 20 Location: England

I'm not really fussed, as long as the storyline and characters suit the setting.
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Catgirl08 · Newb Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 24

It doesn't matter really. If I had to choose I would say in New York city in the USA. I'm only saying this because most anime characters look American anyway.
When I watched Sailor Moon, I thought she was white american, then later I learned about Japanese anime.

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[quote="SilverKitsune"][quote="orangemusicnote101614"][quote]For instance, cars going in the left lane, every single American person being tall bloond white or brooding black man, etc. etc. [/quote]

Lol, I also agree with this. Do you think the Japanese are actually...making fun of us?! Shocked

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It's alright, we make fun of them like....all the time. lol.[/quote]

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Rootbeerhorse · Member Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 55

Japonese. I mite be a REDNECK but japonese is the baset. Like mars. Thats one of my most fave so far.

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Daisukeloves · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:19 am Post subject:

Well i would say if you really were american and wanted a japanese setting, i'd say do what the naruto creator did. make your own time setting with some american and some japanese.
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TifaStrifes · Newb Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 8

I Perfer Japan As The Setting, Probably Because Im In America Every Single Day Of My Life And I Guess I Like The Idea Of The Setting Being Elsewhere X3 But Thats Just Meh ^______________^

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[quote="Daisukeloves"]Well i would say if you really were american and wanted a japanese setting, i'd say do what the naruto creator did. make your own time setting with some american and some japanese.[/quote]

What was distinctly "American" about Naruto?

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