Super_Boom said:
pokoko said:
It wasn't all that long ago that I took Anatomy & Physiology, so I actually do remember some of this stuff. The Helper T cell especially made me chuckle, as did the whole thing with Histamine overproduction--anyone with allergies probably felt sympathy pangs during that, as the worst part is the fact that your own body is making you suffer by overreacting. Mast cell was really cute, though.
I've said it before but I can see Moyashimon being an inspiration. That's about a college freshman who can see microbes, which are personified as cute little goobers. It's actually a mature series that touches on different lifestyle choices, so the narrative is much different, but part of the charm is the way it talks about how the various microbes interact with their environment, both good and bad, like causing sickness or producing alcohol, and gives little lessons about them. It makes you look at the world a little differently, since microbes are everywhere.
I can't find much video footage but this AMV shows some of what I mean. A very underrated series (in the west) that would probably have seen more popularity in today's environment where people are watching more than just Bleach or Naruto.
It was plenty popular in Japan and even had a rather good live action series. This scene is about fermentation and is absolutely gross. Kiviak, it seems, is made when you stuff a bunch of dead birds into a dead seal and then bury it for a year or so. I mean, who even thought to try that the first time?
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That's really neat XD It's funny how they can dramatize anatomy so well. I liked that fat cell that had nothing to do with fat.
Moyashimon seems interesting. I like these clever ways to incorporation information into a fun or interesting story. It definitely seems like it would do better in today's anime culture that isn't just "whatever is on Toonami." I'll put it on my sticky note @_@
And I don't know about you but I stuff random animals into dead seals all the time.
Farsala said:
Well I know this post isn't completely about anime but I just felt like sharing in case it is interesting.
I just booked a flight to Japan for October 7th- Nov 14th. The specific area that I am obligated to go to is Hirosaki near Aomori. As preparation I am also obligated to watch the anime Flying Witch, as the scenery in that anime is from that area of Japan. Should be fun eh. |
Enjoy!! Post pictures when you get back (or when you're there if you have time). Hope the culture shock isn't too crazy. I've been learning Japanese through work for the last year or so and I'm hoping to get a chance to visit at some point, even if it's professionally at first.
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Don't worry I have been there before and I still don't know any of the language really. Northern Japan is a whole different beast though as there will be very little english speakers. Will be fun to get lost in again. Now professionally is definitely something I am interested in, as the purpose of my visit is to find a job there (while having fun of course). I think a one year job in Japan would be really fun, maybe a bit more.
