The Anime Aesthetic Explained

 

Anime Aesthetics. For all the cultural elements examined in translation, the visual art and animation unique to Chrono Cross were leaving untouched by both its cultural content and the physical ephemera of its release. The anime aesthetic follows a complicated visual language laden with exaggerated facial gestures, unnatural hairstyles, and most uniquely, large, exaggeratedly shaped eyes.

The story of Chrono Cross has many aspects which can be translated in multiple ways; it is, after all, a game about time traveling from one era to another and the characters' journey through time. Yet, while Chrono is shown wearing clothing which is reminiscent of old Europe and his fighting style is very European, the character is very Japanese and his clothing and fighting style are very Japanese too. In short, Chrono is a fusion of Western and Eastern culture and the anime aesthetic follows the same formula of fusion of Japanese and European cultures as well.

In the game, Chrono travels through Japan, the Middle East, Africa and finally to the South American continent. The character's clothes are reminiscent of European attire, though there are instances where his clothing is clearly more Japanese than European and the game's music is much more Asian in nature than Western and this leads to a look at a more Asian aesthetic when translating the game.

As you can see, there is a lot of information in the game that can be translated and yet, the anime aesthetic focuses more on Chrono's clothing and how he is portrayed in that clothing than any other aspect. This is, again, because Chrono's clothes are very Japanese in nature and because they are a key part of the Japanese aesthetic.

The Japanese visual language is not a new one, but the anime aesthetic takes a great deal of detail in recreating it in this manner. The art is very distorted, taking a lot of pictures and then arranging them in a way which gives an almost cartoon like quality.

In Japan, the anime aesthetic has been used for ages to preserve the Japanese culture. Many anime fans are not able to fully understand the full meaning behind the anime aesthetic, but by looking at the examples of anime that have been made, such as anime series like Full Metal Panic or Samurai Champloo, you can begin to understand the intricacies of Japanese culture and the artistry of the Japanese aesthetic.

The anime aesthetic also illustrates the Japanese cultural history through a Japanese cultural history. It explains the history and significance of the names given to popular Japanese figures like Chrono, Lucca, Frog, and Marle. It goes into the background of ancient Japanese culture by presenting it as an important, if often mysterious, part of their history.

This is the beauty of anime aesthetics; it gives an insight into another culture in a way that is easy to understand. It gives a deep understanding of a culture that is rarely achieved by simply translating a cultural text. While translating, it's more difficult to comprehend, yet with anime, it's not hard at all.

When it comes to Japanese culture, there is a lot that can be deduced from the anime artwork. A look at the anime aesthetic, which is made up of all sorts of pictures, gives a great insight into how Japanese culture was created over the centuries and, in the case of Chrono Trigger, why it is so popular.

The anime aesthetic explains the origins and meaning of the words used in Japanese culture. It explains how the country's history and its people are represented through the many cultural references that are used throughout the games.

While many fans are unable to completely grasp the Japanese culture when it comes to the game itself, it's easier to see through the anime artwork how the world of Chrono Trigger is so different from Japanese culture. By looking at the anime aesthetic, you can understand what makes the game so special, in comparison to many other Japanese games.

The anime aesthetic is the perfect example of a visual language translator for a game because it allows fans to see the cultural significance of Japanese culture through the cultural context of a Japanese cartoon. In doing so, they can better understand the history of their own native culture.