Interpreting AnimeFor students, fans, and scholars alike, this wide ranging primer on anime employs a panoply of critical approaches Well known through hit movies like Spirited Away, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell, anime has a long history spanning a wide range of directors, genres, and styles. Christopher Bolton's Interpreting Anime is a thoughtful, carefully organized introduction to Japanese animation for anyone eager to see why this genre has remained a vital,