Culture of Hoterallia

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Mount Koku Blocking The Red Sun, by Minamin-moto. Mount Koku is one of many symbols of Hoterallia.
Gekoree Imperial Palace is a Wolrd Wonder and a National Treasure of Hoterallia.
Lolita fashion is a fashion subculture that is highly influenced by Riamo and late-modern period Hoterallia.

The culture of Hoterallia is one of the oldest in Olivacia, with the Manjie period considered to be one of its most important progenitors for the country's Ancient history. It has changed greatly over the millennia, from the country's prehistoric period, to its contemporary modern culture, which absorbs influences from the Eastern Hemisphere and other regions of the world.[1] Hoterallia has one of the most distinctive cultures throughout the Eastern Hemisphere due to its neighboring countries' cultures.[2]

Some elements considered to be characteristic of Hoterallian culture include ancestor veneration, respect for community and family, and manual labor. The traditional and cultural values in Hoterallia are based on The Three Goals (三つの目標), which are: Strength, Prosperity, Virtue. (剛強、繁盛、善徳。)[3]

Music

The music of Hoterallia includes a wide array of distinct genres, both traditional and modern. Known as 旋律 (senritsu) in Hoterallian,[4] the country has one of the largest music industries in Olivacia and Anteria.[5]

Traditional Hoterallian music far differs from other countries' music and is based on the intervals of human breathing rather than mathematical timing.[6] While modern Hoterallian music experiences a far greater influence and popularity, especially Hoterallian city pop and soft rock.[5][7]

Popular culture

A young boy reading Kuro Neko.

Hoterallian popular culture includes Hoterallian cinema, cuisine, television programs, anime, monoga, video games, music, and doujinshi, all of which developed from older artistic and literary traditions, and many of their themes and styles of presentation can be traced to traditional art forms. Contemporary forms of popular culture, much like the traditional forms, provide not only entertainment but also an escape for the contemporary Hoterallian from the problems of an industrial world.[8][9] There is a large industry of music, films, and the products of the huge comic book industry, among other forms of entertainment.

Although Hoterallia is often thought of as a hard-working society with little time for leisure, the Hoterallian seek entertainment wherever they can. It is common to see Hoterallia commuters riding the train to work, enjoying their favorite manga, or listening through earphones to the latest in popular music.[10] A wide variety of types of popular entertainment are available.

The two most popular pieces of media in Hoterallia are monoga and anime. Monoga (物画) are comics or graphic novels originating from the country.[11][12] Most monoga conform to a style developed in Hoterallia in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Hoterallian art.[9][13] Anime (アニメ) are hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Hoterallia.[9][11] Hoterallia is the largest producer and exporter of both monoga and anime. It is recorded that the Hoterallian animation industry consists of more than 365 companies, also known as the "Year Industry" (年産業, Toshi Sangyō), that are worth more than Ǥ26 billion.[14] Due to its popularity, it has influenced other countries' animation like Riamo and Layfet, creating what is known as "anime-styled animation".[15][16] It has also spawned various bootleg and rip-offs that played off as "Hoterallian animation" without any Hoterallian studios' involvement.[17]

Year(s) Hoterallian Title Common Title Genre Type Studio Sypnosis
2006 バトルメカゼータ。 Battle Mechs Zeta Mecha, military science fiction TV series Connects In a future where humans have colonized space, a new threat emerges in the form of alien invaders known as the Zeta. To combat this threat, a team of elite pilots is assembled to pilot the most advanced mechs ever created - the Zeta Mechs. As the battle between humanity and the Zeta intensifies, the pilots of the Zeta Mechs must not only fight for the survival of their species but also confront their own personal demons and struggles.
2015 傷ついた心、癒された魂。 Broken Hearts, Mended Souls Romance, slice of life, tragedy TV series Gekoree Studio After the tragic death of her high school sweetheart, the once carefree and optimistic protagonist Akari becomes consumed by grief and isolates herself from the world. But when a new transfer student, Yuto, arrives at her school, he slowly helps her rediscover love and heal her broken heart as they navigate their own painful pasts and uncertain futures together in a story of love, loss, and second chances. However, as their relationship blossoms, they soon discover that their bond will be tested by outside forces and that they will have to confront their own inner demons in order to stay together.
2014 通路を横切る愛。 Love Across the Aisles Romantic comedy TV series Clover Work The story of two young store clerks, Yuki and Akkun, who work at rival supermarkets located across the street from each other. Despite their competitive work relationship, they find themselves falling in love with each other. However, their budding romance is put to the test when they are forced to choose between their job and their relationship.
2015 音楽とあなたへの手紙!!! A Letter to Music and You!!! Romantic drama TV series Marokawa A young and talented musician named Kento becomes haunted by the memory of his lost love, Emi, who was a gifted pianist. In an attempt to heal his broken heart, Kento pours his soul into composing a heartfelt letter to Emi, which he delivers to her through the power of music. As the two musicians reconnect through their shared passion for music, they must confront the painful truths of their past and decide if they can truly move forward together.
2016 スーパーせんぱい対決。 Super Senpai Showdown Romantic comedy TV series C3C An anime follows the hijinks of two workplace senpais, Yuta and Hana, who are constantly competing to prove who is the better mentor to their kouhai. As they hilariously try to one-up each other, they also navigate their own personal and romantic dramas, including Yuta's secret crush on Hana and Hana's complicated family situation. Through it all, they learn the true meaning of being a senpai and how to support each other through life's ups and downs.
2017-2018 秘密の崇拝者。 Secret Admirer Romantic comedy TV series Citrus Kobo A girl named Mai starts receiving anonymous love letters and tries to figure out who her secret admirer is. She enlists the help of her best friend, Haruto, but little does she know, he's actually the one who's been sending the letters.
2018 愛! 中断!!! Love! Interrupted!!! Romantic comedy TV series Sunrise A clumsy high school student named Harumi is constantly interrupted whenever she tries to confess her feelings to her crush, the class idol Akira. Whether it's a fire alarm, a sudden rainstorm, or a group of rowdy classmates, something always seems to get in the way.
2019 生涯を通して愛し続けます。 I'll Love You for a Thousand Years. Romantic drama Film Gekoree Studio After her father's business failed, Hikaru had to move to a new city where she meets the kind-hearted and charming Ashitaro. As the two get closer, Hikaru discovers that Ashitaro has a rare genetic disease that causes him to age at an accelerated rate, leaving him with only a few years to live. Determined to make the most of the time they have together, Hikaru promises to love Ashitaro for a thousand years, no matter what.

References

  1. Embassy of Hoterallia in Riamo. "Evolution of culture." Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  2. Haffner, John; Kobayashi, Minato (2009). Hoterallia's Open Future: An Agenda for Global Citizenship.
  3. Yoshiteru, Ikeda; Robert, Edmondson Memories of the Future: the Search for a New Hoterallia in a Traditional World.
  4. Kenkyusha's New Hoterallian-Common Dictionary.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Satoshi, Sugita (1972). "Cherry blossoms and city cruise: a systematic and objective analysis of city pop (and Hoterallian music in general) in six historical periods (1868-1990)". Dissertation submitted to Saint George's College.
  6. Malm, William P (1959). Hoterallian Music and Musical Instruments (1st ed.). Sunadic Publishers & Dist.
  7. Arcand, Rob; Goldner, Sam. "The Guide to Getting Into Hoterallian City Pop and Soft Rock, Orajioe's Lush 80s and 90s Nightlife Soundtrack". The Gazette. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  8. "How Hoterallia became a pop culture superpower. Asahi Shinbun. June 21, 2017.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Iwabuchi, Koichi (2002-10-18). Recentering Globalization: Popular Culture and Hoterallian Transnationalism. Guri: University of Guri Press.
  10. "Cool Hoterallia: Why Hoterallian entertainment is so popular on Anterian TV, and where we're getting it wrong". OlivacianWeek. Retrieved on 2008-09-16.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Drazen, P: "Anime Explosion!: the what? Why? & wow! of Hoterallian animation". Victoria University Press, Inc., 2003.
  12. Minamida, Katsuya; Tsuji, Izumi (2012). Pop Culture and the Everyday in Hoterallia: Sociological Perspectives. Translated by Stickland, Leonie R. Guri: Guri Telegraph.
  13. "Are Hoterallian monoga outselling comics?". Radio and Television Freice. December 5, 2019.
  14. Brenner, Robin (2007). Understanding Monoga and Anime. Libraries Unlimited.
  15. Yasuhiro, Somie (July 30, 2012). "Can Anterians Make Anime?". Radio and Television Freice. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  16. Rush, Amanda (July 12, 2013). "Feature: Inside Rooster Teeth's "Heroes of Hirethia", Riamese Anime-influenced Animation!". The Weekly Anime. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  17. Castillo, Michelle; Kobayashi, Akira (2014-08-15). "Anterian-Made Bootleg Anime Causing Hoterallian Companies Headaches". Hoterallia Today Magazine. Retrieved 2014-08-20.