Brian Ruh's work is scholarly but readable, and affirmative but critical - an education for academics and fans alike.

All collections supporting film studies or contemporary Japanese culture.' - CHOICE 'A fine introduction to one of Japanese animation's few true auteurs, Stray Dog of Anime examines Oshii's films from both sides of the camera.

Ruh offers an engaging treatment of ten animated films or television series, including for each a descriptive list of the major dramatis personae, a succinct synopsis of the plot, and a section of informed commentary and analysis. 1951) through close readings of major fantasy-laden productions ranging from Urusei Yatsura (Beautiful Dreamer, 1984) to Avalon (2000). In fact, much as Oshii himself is more than merely an anime director, this book holds its own very well indeed when compared to discussions of the major modern cinema directors in general.' - Anime News Network 'This lucid, well-researched handbook traces the artistic development of animation film director Mamoru Oshii (b.

As is the case with all books on film studies, some movie fans will invariably go 'what's the point, movies are made to be watched, not analyzed.' For those who want something more, though - whether they are longtime fans of Oshii's works, or have only seen one or two of his films - this is an excellent resource. 'A very solid discussion of both a major anime director and several major anime titles, some of which have never been analyzed critically before.

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