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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring the history of Japanese aidoru (idols) and discussing the dynamics behind one of Japan's most popular idol groups: AKB48. About Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is a lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading experts on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan. Topics Discussed  The emergence of idols (aidoru) in Japan during the 1970s Japan's Golden Age of idols (1980s) Seiko Matsuda The role Yasushi Akimoto played in the evolution of the modern idol The importance of Onyanko Club in the history of Japanese idols What led to the end of Onyanko Club How the Latin boy band Menudo helped inspire the interchangeable idol system employed by idol groups such as Morning Musume and AKB48 The success of Rino Sashihara The ingenious marketing strategy of Yasushi Akimoto that has led to the massive success of AKB48 AKB48's General Election and how it drove CD sales during a time when CD sales were on the decline What idols do Whether we should think of idols as musicians/singers What it means to "idol" The connection between idols and fans The peculiar location and composition of the AKB48 Theater in Akihabara How the success of AKB48 helped spark a surge in the number of independent and "underground" (chika) idols The massive variety that exists in the independent idol scene How the coronavirus pandemic has affected idol groups and how idols are adapting What a chekki is Th effects of the coronavirus pandemic on maid cafes in Akihabara AKB48 and the Tokyo 2020/2021 Olympics How Yasushi Akimoto's idol groups have been evolving in recent years to appeal more to women Overwork and exploitation in the world of idols The case of Maho Yamaguchi Why so many idols have great difficulties after they "sotsugyō" (leave the group) The success of Atsuko Maeda The short-lived Pink Lady show that aired in the U.S. on NBC in 1980 And much more!  Note: The conversation on this episode was recorded on April 24, 2020 (JST). Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude.  Support Japan Station on Patreon  Links, Videos, Etc. The book on which much of the conversation heard during this episode was based is called AKB48 and was written by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith and Dr. Jason G. Karlin. You can purchase it via the Amazon affiliate link below. A Kindle version is available.  AKB48 (33 1/2 Japan)  AKB48 is part of a series of books published by Bloomsbury that is called 33 1/2 Japan. If you would like to purchase any of these, you can use the Amazon affiliate links below.  Yoko Kanno's Cowboy Bebop Soundtrack (33 1/3 Japan) Joe Hisaishi's Soundtrack for My Neighbor Totoro (33 1/3 Japan) Cornelius's Fantasma (33 1/3 Japan) Perfume's GAME (33 1/3 Japan) 

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring the history of Japanese aidoru (idols) and discussing the dynamics behind one of Japan's most popular idol groups: AKB48. About Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is a lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading experts on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>The emergence of idols (aidoru) in Japan during the 1970s</li> <li>Japan's Golden Age of idols (1980s)</li> <li>Seiko Matsuda</li> <li>The role Yasushi Akimoto played in the evolution of the modern idol</li> <li>The importance of Onyanko Club in the history of Japanese idols</li> <li>What led to the end of Onyanko Club</li> <li>How the Latin boy band Menudo helped inspire the interchangeable idol system employed by idol groups such as Morning Musume and AKB48</li> <li>The success of Rino Sashihara</li> <li>The ingenious marketing strategy of Yasushi Akimoto that has led to the massive success of AKB48</li> <li>AKB48's General Election and how it drove CD sales during a time when CD sales were on the decline</li> <li>What idols do</li> <li>Whether we should think of idols as musicians/singers</li> <li>What it means to "idol"</li> <li>The connection between idols and fans</li> <li>The peculiar location and composition of the AKB48 Theater in Akihabara</li> <li>How the success of AKB48 helped spark a surge in the number of independent and "underground" (chika) idols</li> <li>The massive variety that exists in the independent idol scene</li> <li>How the coronavirus pandemic has affected idol groups and how idols are adapting</li> <li>What a chekki is</li> <li>Th effects of the coronavirus pandemic on maid cafes in Akihabara</li> <li>AKB48 and the Tokyo 2020/2021 Olympics</li> <li>How Yasushi Akimoto's idol groups have been evolving in recent years to appeal more to women</li> <li>Overwork and exploitation in the world of idols</li> <li>The case of Maho Yamaguchi</li> <li>Why so many idols have great difficulties after they "sotsugyō" (leave the group)</li> <li>The success of Atsuko Maeda</li> <li>The short-lived Pink Lady show that aired in the U.S. on NBC in 1980</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Note: The conversation on this episode was recorded on April 24, 2020 (JST). Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. The book on which much of the conversation heard during this episode was based is called AKB48 and was written by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith and Dr. Jason G. Karlin. You can purchase it via the Amazon affiliate link below. A Kindle version is available. <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2SlnqBY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AKB48 (33 1/2 Japan)</a></li> </ul> AKB48 is part of a series of books published by Bloomsbury that is called 33 1/2 Japan. If you would like to purchase any of these, you can use the Amazon affiliate links below. <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Yjmulu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yoko Kanno's Cowboy Bebop Soundtrack (33 1/3 Japan)</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3f35dmp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Hisaishi's Soundtrack for My Neighbor Totoro (33 1/3 Japan)</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2VOt15N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornelius's Fantasma (33 1/3 Japan)</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2yYioEw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perfume's GAME (33 1/3 Japan)</a></li> <li></li></ul>

38 Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith)

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about "otaku," the history of the anime "holy land" of Akihabara, and a whole lot more. About Koichi Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is an lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading expert on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan.u, Topics Discussed  Dr. Galbraith's first visit to Akihabara Hayao Miyazaki's complicated relationship with fandom during the early part of his career The character Clarisse de Cagliostro from the 1979 film Lupin Third: The Castle of Calgiostro The different waves of anime fandom in Japan The lolicon/rorikon Boom of the first half of the 1980s The word lolicon/rorikon and its various meanings The connection of the character Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura and her connection to the cocept of lolicon/rorikon How computers and adult computer games (eroge or erogē) helped transform Akihabara into what it is today The ongoing struggle between the "otaku" of Akihabara and the Japanese government What the future holds for Akihabara What the current status of maid cafes in Akihabara is The tendency of trying to link anime and manga back to ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo period The problematic idea that tentacles are a uniquely "Japanese" thing And much more!  Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) 

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about "otaku," the history of the anime "holy land" of Akihabara, and a whole lot more. About Koichi Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is an lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading expert on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan.u, Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Dr. Galbraith's first visit to Akihabara</li> <li>Hayao Miyazaki's complicated relationship with fandom during the early part of his career</li> <li>The character Clarisse de Cagliostro from the 1979 film Lupin Third: The Castle of Calgiostro</li> <li>The different waves of anime fandom in Japan</li> <li>The lolicon/rorikon Boom of the first half of the 1980s</li> <li>The word lolicon/rorikon and its various meanings</li> <li>The connection of the character Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura and her connection to the cocept of lolicon/rorikon</li> <li>How computers and adult computer games (eroge or erogē) helped transform Akihabara into what it is today</li> <li>The ongoing struggle between the "otaku" of Akihabara and the Japanese government</li> <li>What the future holds for Akihabara</li> <li>What the current status of maid cafes in Akihabara is</li> <li>The tendency of trying to link anime and manga back to ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo period</li> <li>The problematic idea that tentacles are a uniquely "Japanese" thing</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> </ul>

30 Understanding "Otaku" and Akihabara w. Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith