Cultura del anime en Quito análisis de simbolismos y subculturas en la convención anual doragon y su impacto en identidades

Abstract

Anime culture is a complex social phenomenon that has captured the attention of young people and adults around the world. The present research paper aims to explore anime culture in the city, focusing on the symbolism and subcultures generated within it. The research focuses on the annual anime convention known as Doragon, which has been held in the city for 10 years. The methodological approach used in this research is qualitative and exploratory, in order to understand the processes of production, distribution and consumption of culture in society, as well as its influence on the construction of individual identities and social collectives. To this end, focus groups have been carried out, with the aim of obtaining detailed information on the motivations and expectations that drive participation in the event. The results obtained indicate that anime culture in the city of Quito is highly valued by young people, who find in it a form of expression, identification with characters and values that match their interests and personal tastes. A diversity of subcultures have been identified around Japanese culture, which are expressed in different forms of clothing, language, behavior and lifestyle. With this, it has been found that symbolism plays an important role in anime culture, as it allows attendees to identify and connect with the characters and stories they are most interested in. This symbology manifests itself in the form of collectibles, such as action figures, manga, cosplay, as well as in the form of tattoos and other forms of body art.