6/20(Tue) How can cartoon enrich your life? (Host: Winston Lee)

[李昰翰]

How can cartoon enrich your life?

Dear Yoyoers,
It’s the pleasure to be the host for meeting on Jun.20, 23. I still remember when I was a kid, I loved cartoon programs so much. I learned the conception of justice, the world of insects, adventure stories, fiction mystery, kids’ elementary life, folk stories from exotic countries and so forth. There are so many diversified ingredients of the cartoon stories which enriched my childhood. What is your memory for your childhood enriched with pleasures when watching cartoons? Do you still watch cartoons for your adulthood? What magic powers can cartoons catch people’s eyes on it? Let’s discuss the topic together by taking time trip back to your childhood.


Articles:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog ... well-being

https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00043/




Which cartoons did they accompany you for the growth of your childhood and recreation for the life of your adulthood?

1970年代：
麥當勞與叔叔飛機 McDonaldland with Uncle Birdy (1970)
米老鼠與唐老鴨 Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck (1970)
史努比 Snoopy (1970)
拉拉隊長 Captain Tsubasa (1970) - 足球小將

1980年代：
魯邦三世 Lupin the Third (1980)
寶可夢 Pokémon (1989)

1990年代：
機器貓小叮噹 Doraemon (1990)
櫻桃小丸子1990-1992, Chibi Maruko-chan
蠟筆小新 Crayon Shin-chan (1992)
灌籃高手 Slam Dunk (1993)
天才寶貝 Baby Genius (1994)
火影忍者 Naruto (1999)

2000年代：
海綿寶寶 SpongeBob SquarePants (2000)
小綠蛙 Keroro Gunso (2004)
寶可夢鑽石與珍珠 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
神奇寶貝鑽石與珍珠 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
魔法少女小圓 Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011)
妖怪手錶 Yo-kai Watch (2013)
玩命關頭：特別行動 Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2020)

2010年代：
冰雪奇緣 Frozen (2013)
灰姑娘 Cinderella (2015)
無敵破壞王 Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
超人特攻隊 The Incredibles (2004)
魔髮奇緣 Tangled (2010)
五樓的美麗房間 5th Floor's Stairs (2013)
美人魚 The Mermaid (2016)
神奇寶貝太陽與月亮 Pokémon Sun & Moon (2016)
無敵破壞王2：網路大暴走 Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

2020年代：
冰雪奇緣2 Frozen II (2019)
魔法律事務所 WandaVision (2021)
玩命關頭9 Fast & Furious 9 (2021)

其他:
科學小飛俠, 1963-1966, Astro Boy

海王子, 1965-1967, Marine Boy

小甜甜, 1966-1967, Candy Candy

無敵鐵金剛 Mazinger Z 1972-1974

小英的故事 1973-1974, Nobody's Girl: Remi

1974-1975, 小蜜蜂, Maya the Bee

萬里尋母, 1977-1978, 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

北海小英雄, 1980-1983, Perrine Story

頑皮豹, 1983-1984, The Pink Panther


SESSION ONE QUESTIONS
1. Can you remember which cartoons you loved them very much for your childhood? Can you still remember the plots or the characteristics of the cartoon figures you loved very much? Why?
2. How can cartoon benefit for kids? Did you learn anything from cartoons when you were a kid?
3. Did you talk the plots or figures of the cartoon with your classmates or peer at elementary or junior high schools?
4. When you grow up to an adult, do you still like to watch cartoons on TV or cartoon movies? If so, which cartoons you are in favor of them? Why do you like to watch the films of the cartoons on TV or movies?
5. As an adult audience, how do you feel that you can still learn something from the cartoons on TV or movies? Can you find the differences of the feelings between as a kid audience and as an adult audience? Do you have different feelings from cartoons at different life stage?


SESSION TWO QUESTIONS
6. How can Japan develop so great cartoons industry? What can we learn from Japan?
7. Taiwan has been relying on imported cartoon films. Will it be possible for Taiwan to develop our own cartoon industry? How to do it?
8. If you were the president candidate for Taiwan’s 2023 presidential election, a university student at an open-talks occasion raises a question about how to develop Taiwan’s cartoon industry. How will you answer the university student?
9. If you were a cartoon playwright, what ingredient will you add to your scenario?
10. What are the key characteristics to become an outstanding cartoon creator?


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Agenda:
7:00 ~ 7:10 pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
7:10 ~ 7:50 pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
7:50 ~ 8:10 pm Summarization (20 mins)
8:10 ~ 8:15 pm Regrouping / Taking a 5 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
8:15 ~ 8:45 pm Discussion Session (30 mins)
8:45 ~ 8:55 pm Summarization (10 mins)
8:55 ~ 9:00 pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements

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[李昰翰]

Bring to top.

[Rock]

I loved 科學小飛俠 and 無敵鐵金剛 so much when I was little. I even can sing the theme songs. 小甜甜 was also super popular but it's for girls so I only watched it a little but it turned out to be so good. These Japanese products are not cartoons but anime if you want to be specific. The following info is from chatGPT.

Cartoons and anime are both forms of animated entertainment, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Here are some key differences between the two:

1. Origin and Cultural Background:
- Cartoons: The term "cartoon" typically refers to animated works originating from Western countries, such as the United States, Canada, or European nations. They have a long history in Western animation and are often associated with humor and light-hearted storytelling.
- Anime: Anime refers to animated works originating from Japan. It has a unique visual style and storytelling approach that sets it apart from Western cartoons. Anime encompasses a wide range of genres and can include diverse themes, from action and fantasy to romance and science fiction.

2. Artistic Style:
- Cartoons: Western cartoons often feature simplified, exaggerated, and more caricature-like art styles. They tend to use bold colors and emphasize humor and slapstick elements.
- Anime: Anime has a distinctive art style characterized by vibrant colors, detailed backgrounds, expressive characters with large eyes, and a wide range of visual styles. It can vary from realistic to highly stylized, depending on the specific anime series or film.

3. Target Audience and Themes:
- Cartoons: Cartoons are typically produced for a wide range of audiences, including children, teenagers, and adults. They cover various themes and genres, ranging from educational content for kids to sitcoms and adult-oriented animations.
- Anime: While anime can target different age groups, it often caters to a diverse audience that includes both young and adult viewers. Anime explores a wide range of themes and genres, including coming-of-age stories, action, drama, romance, fantasy, and even mature or darker themes.

4. Storytelling and Narrative Structure:
- Cartoons: Western cartoons tend to have self-contained episodes or short story arcs. They often follow a more episodic format, with less emphasis on long, continuous narratives.
- Anime: Anime series can have both episodic and serialized formats. Many anime shows have longer story arcs spanning multiple episodes or even multiple seasons, allowing for more in-depth character development and complex narratives.

It's important to note that these are generalizations, and there can be overlap and exceptions. Some anime may exhibit a more cartoonish style, and some Western animations may adopt certain anime elements. Ultimately, the distinction between cartoons and anime is primarily rooted in their cultural origins, artistic styles, and storytelling traditions.