Anime and Memory

The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while also highlighting the prominence of memory in anime with reference to specific philosophical, artistic, and historical contexts.

The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London.

Table of Contents Preface      1. Theoretical Perspectives      2. Memory and Desire      3. The Archaeology of Memory      4. Memory as Quest      5. Split Memories      6. Memory and the City      7. Memory as Worldbuilding      8. Submerged Memories      9. Haunted Memories      Filmography      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index