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a lot of people do not understand how the Japanese culture works and they assume that helicopter parents are the best of the best, but it's just US distorted pa

a lot of people do not understand how the Japanese culture works and they assume that helicopter parents are the best of the best, but it's just US distorted parenting percolating, it has nothing to do with what's right or wrong. If I created something and I wanted that thing to die with me, the love for my children wouldn't in any way stop me. Legacy and honor are much more important than nepotism for some. Also, he's saving Goro from being "the son of Miyazaki that was never good as the father" forever. He's Goro. He's a different person. He made his own choices regardless of who the father is and owes him nothing. That's a gift if you ask me.

dylan604 3y ago
And then there's the story of Jiro, the Japanese sushi maker that was so highly praised, but it turned out that it was his oldest son that was actually making the sushi. Anecdotes of 1 are meaningless other than fun stories to share.
- peoplefromibiza 3y ago
  That's a good one. I've never been a Jiro fan though, there are many sushi makers in japan that can be considered artists in their craft, but their cultural impact is mehh at best. Studio Ghibli, both Miyazaki and Takahata, on the other hand...
  - dylan604 3y ago
    I guess? There was a time where Jiro's restaurant was booked months in advance (as many uber famous locations can be), and had people traveling internationally just to eat there. That's a pretty big cultural impact whether it's your cup of tea or not. There's other people that shrug their shoulders at the Studio Ghibli content. I recognize their work as being very good, but I'm not a "fan". It's not my cup of tea, but I'm not going to claim it as being meh at best. I can recognize talent even if I don't like it.
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    - peoplefromibiza 3y ago
      I understand your point and I do not disagree. What I meant is that sushi is still something that we consider a Japanese thing, we know that masters of sushi are Japanese, Jiro being famous only reinforced that notion. On the other hand Studio Ghibli forced the western industry of animation to recognize their greateness, we awarded them prizes, and now in the west we make products that look and feel like anime and manga. We do not think of Japanese animation of "something for kids", we treat them like Disney. Comic conventions are full of cosplayers dressed as manga/anime heroes. Youngsters make meme based on manga, American studios make live actions and animation shows of anime and manga. It's been a complete game changer, either we like it or not.

dylan604 3y ago

And then there's the story of Jiro, the Japanese sushi maker that was so highly praised, but it turned out that it was his oldest son that was actually making the sushi. Anecdotes of 1 are meaningless other than fun stories to share.

peoplefromibiza 3y ago
That's a good one. I've never been a Jiro fan though, there are many sushi makers in japan that can be considered artists in their craft, but their cultural impact is mehh at best. Studio Ghibli, both Miyazaki and Takahata, on the other hand...
- dylan604 3y ago
  I guess? There was a time where Jiro's restaurant was booked months in advance (as many uber famous locations can be), and had people traveling internationally just to eat there. That's a pretty big cultural impact whether it's your cup of tea or not. There's other people that shrug their shoulders at the Studio Ghibli content. I recognize their work as being very good, but I'm not a "fan". It's not my cup of tea, but I'm not going to claim it as being meh at best. I can recognize talent even if I don't like it.
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  - peoplefromibiza 3y ago
    I understand your point and I do not disagree. What I meant is that sushi is still something that we consider a Japanese thing, we know that masters of sushi are Japanese, Jiro being famous only reinforced that notion. On the other hand Studio Ghibli forced the western industry of animation to recognize their greateness, we awarded them prizes, and now in the west we make products that look and feel like anime and manga. We do not think of Japanese animation of "something for kids", we treat them like Disney. Comic conventions are full of cosplayers dressed as manga/anime heroes. Youngsters make meme based on manga, American studios make live actions and animation shows of anime and manga. It's been a complete game changer, either we like it or not.