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article on the change of value system from Mickey Mouse to Doraemon

Answer 1

Although Mickey Mouse was not a topic of study, the cartoon’s larger influence on manga is evident in the characters featured in class. The iconic mouse, a product of the Walt Disney Studies, first appeared on screen in the late 1920s.  Mickey Mouse’s domain quickly expanded to comic strips, TV, books, and so on, until it became a staple of American culture.  And Mickey was not contained in America’s borders; soon, its reach spread to countries worldwide.  Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy, used Mickey Mouse to instruct him how to draw his cartoons. Tezuka and other manga creators incorporated the stylization of American comics into their own.  For example, the wide, big eyes that characterize Japanese manga were inspired by Mickey Mouse.  Doraemon, with its large, circular face and wide eyes, highlights the lasting influence of Mickey Mouse.  Although Doraemon may contain attributes that are associated with American comics, its style is distinctly different from that of Mickey Mouse.

The timeline below shows Mickey’s transformation through the years.  Mickey’s outfit varies each decade, its eyes grow larger, and it develops a shiny spot on its nose. Unlike Mickey, Doraemon’s appearance doesn’t undergo any drastic changes. The theme of timelessness is central to Doraemon, and as such, the robot and its friends never grow or leave their idyllic suburban neighborhood.

Whereas Doraemon’s narrative and stylization remain static to convey a sense of comfort and security, Mickey’s continual change in appearance represents a more US approach to consumerism. To secure its popularity, the company sought to update and modernize. Mickey changed to reflect the improvement in technology and change in preferences.  If Mickey maintained the same appearance and remained stuck in the past, it could appear as backwards.  The past represented something entirely different in Doraemon.  For Doraemon, the past provided a sense of comfort and served as a respite from the chaos of the modern world.

Answer 2

Since his debut 45 years ago Doraemon has become one of Asia’s best-loved animated characters – but in the eyes of some Chinese media the chubby, earless cat with the gaping smile is now on a mission to corrupt the nation’s youth.

The robotic cat from the future has attracted legions of fans at home in Japanand other countries – including China – with his teleportation powers, addiction to sweet bean pancakes and array of ingenious gadgets he uses to help his hapless schoolboy friend, Nobita.