i wonder if the rise of "imagined country with multicultural states" setting is a result of globalisation? japan has no shortage of complex feelings about foreigners, diversity, and cultural exchanges, maybe this is their way of processing that or exploring the implications of a less homogenous society
yes i definitely think it is! it's also a very "safe" way of showcasing various (made up but still obviously based on real) cultures because in these settings these districts are always super homogenous anyway and rarely are presented as multicultural. it sure is something that fits in the japanese pov and general sensibilities, great observation honestly, it barely crossed my mind
i wonder if the rise of "imagined country with multicultural states" setting is a result of globalisation? japan has no shortage of complex feelings about foreigners, diversity, and cultural exchanges, maybe this is their way of processing that or exploring the implications of a less homogenous society
yes i definitely think it is! it's also a very "safe" way of showcasing various (made up but still obviously based on real) cultures because in these settings these districts are always super homogenous anyway and rarely are presented as multicultural. it sure is something that fits in the japanese pov and general sensibilities, great observation honestly, it barely crossed my mind