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Yaoguai, or yokai, is an essential feature in East Asian mythology and folklore. People have translated it into "spirit", "monster", "demon" and "devil". The translation has grasped the uncanny, supernatural and non-human sense of the term but lost the essence that yokai is neutral in East Asian belief.
This deck aims to introduce how yokai is presented in animations and to discuss the philosophy behind it.
This deck exhibits random research topics that may appear ridiculous but actually mind-blowing. Research can be really fun! If you don't have time, just read the abstract. Then you will come up with a better pick-up line next time. "Hey, do you know that girls grown up in male-dominating environment are using homosexual fan-fictions to fight against patriarchy? It's time to challenge the "boring researcher" stereotype.
Despite the fact that K-Pop has a huge influence all over the world, it remains a subculture in the western context. Recently, a scandal centering Big Bang Star Seungri has shaken the whole Korean entertainment industry. This deck will follow the development of Seungri's case. It expects to bring some insights into the power struggle in contemporary Korean society.