UlasanAnime.com – A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted a prevailing East Asian perspective on Elitist Japan. This sentiment is echoed in the enjoyment derived from the anime “Thermae Romae,” not just for its subtle praise of Japanese virtues, but more amusingly, for the protagonist’s use of time-traveling technology to adopt ancient Roman innovations.
The show’s premise, when examined closely, can even be perceived as slightly offensive. It also makes the cultural exchange depicted in “Croisee” more engaging, as it involves two cultures of comparable standing exchanging ideas and goods, rather than a one-sided tourism scenario as seen in “Aria.”
This phenomenon is mirrored in the business world. Sony’s consideration of relocating its battery manufacturing from Japan to another Asian country exemplifies a broader trend in the electronics industry, and many other sectors. Despite this, some consumers continue to equate national brands with inherent quality. This perspective often overlooks the realities of intellectual property and mass production in today’s globalized market.
While acknowledging that factory-specific quality variations can occur, these are typically addressable through engineering and management efforts as part of globalization. Companies like Honda and Toyota invest heavily in overcoming such challenges. The enduring appeal of “Thermae Romae” as a fun piece of entertainment underscores this broader truth.
It’s akin to enjoying the finest French cuisine prepared in Japan, or savoring high-quality Japanese products imported from Ohio. Similarly, visiting a store like Uniqlo reveals that clothing is manufactured in the same countries that produce garments for countless other brands. This underlying reality supports the concept of cultural remixing and provides a tangible reason for people to engage with it.
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