Revisioning the spiritual through selected archetypes in the Manga X/1999
Date of Publication
2005
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in Japanese Studies
Subject Categories
Japanese Studies
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
International Studies
Thesis Adviser
David Jonathan Bayot
Defense Panel Member
Kate Ramil
Abstract/Summary
This research illustrates that manga, as a means of conveying the Japanese culture to other countries, not only conveys popular culture but also conveys their spirituality. It shows that in this particular manga, X/1999, the writers make use of other instruments, like the tarot cards, in order to express their spirituality. Of the 18 tarot cards found in the manga – Volumes 1 – 18, only four are selected. These are the Magician, the High Priestess, the Hanged Man, and the Death card. These selected tarot cards are then used to explain the characters’ attitudes as well as their spiritual and human journey throughout the story. The selected tarot cards also represent the certain aspects of Japanese personalities, like the honne and the tatamae. It also represents the duality of life as shown by the meaning of the tarot card itself. And it also shows the Persona and Shadow theory of Carl Jung that are being shown in the personalities of some of the characters of certain tarot cards.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTU014138
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Comic books, strips, etc.--Japan; Comic books, strips, etc.—Religious aspects
Recommended Citation
Lim, B. T., & Mata, K. D. (2005). Revisioning the spiritual through selected archetypes in the Manga X/1999. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5005
Embargo Period
3-18-2021