Table of Contents
- 1 What is Japanese storytelling?
- 2 What is storytelling in a game?
- 3 What is the purpose of rakugo?
- 4 What is the difference between Eastern and Western storytelling?
- 5 Does story matter in video games?
- 6 Is rakugo still popular?
- 7 Why are Japanese stories so different from American stories?
- 8 What do you have to give to Japanese storytelling?
What is Japanese storytelling?
Rakugo is a form of Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone storyteller sits on a stage, called Koza. They use only a paper fan and a small cloth as props to aid their story. The storytellers are similar to comedians. They tell tales of daily life and reinforce historical and moral lessons.
What is storytelling in a game?
A storytelling game is a game where multiple players collaborate on telling a spontaneous story. In contrast to improv theater, storytelling gamers describe the actions of their characters rather than acting them out, except during dialogue or, in some games, monologue.
Why is storytelling important in video games?
A video game’s narrative is important because it helps the player feel more involved and more immersed in the game. It gives everything in the game meaning and helps the player understand what they need to do. The advantage of video games is that, unlike with other types of narrative, the player is part of the story.
What is the purpose of rakugo?
Dressed in a kimono and seated in the center of an audience, the Rakugo storyteller (or Rakugoka) acts out the dialogue of multiple characters over different scenes. The Rakugoka’s role is to inspire the imagination of the audience with the techniques and skills used to deliver the story.
What is the difference between Eastern and Western storytelling?
You’ve probably noticed this particular difference between Western and Eastern storytelling. Typically, Western stories revolve around one person and are usually told from this person’s perspective. In Eastern stories, however, you’ll often meet more than one person who takes the lead.
Why videogames are the best form of storytelling?
Video games set themselves apart from other storytelling formats by giving their audience the ability to make their own decisions within the story. These stories give players the motivation, reasoning, and determination to continue playing.
Does story matter in video games?
Many games, basically all Visual Novels, Adventure games or most RPG’s (with exeptions of simple “dungeon crawlers”), has story equal or more important than gameplay (in visual novels story IS gameplay).
Is rakugo still popular?
“Rakugo” storytelling dates back to the Edo period (1603–1868) and remains popular today. The often comic monologues rely on the skill of the teller, rather than scenery or complex props.
What do you think about Western-style storytelling in Japan?
Western storytelling is heavy on the conflict and plot. Many people tend to think the emphasis on character and emotion to be rather boring. Not all Japanese stories are told like this. Many of them have Western like elements and focus on plot and conflict.
Why are Japanese stories so different from American stories?
Japanese storytellers have always seemed more interested in telling stories that are tragic or sad than many North American writers are, and that’s through many different forms of media. In Japanese stories, you don’t always get a happy ending or at least an ending where everyone gets through unscathed.
What do you have to give to Japanese storytelling?
I mean, that’s one thing I have to give to Japanese storytelling is that they don’t limit themselves in terms of subject matter or audience they want to appeal to. Sure, they have their popular things for the masses there, but there is a little something for everyone’s tastes. If there is one thing I take from Japanese is story structure.
What are the main differences between Western and East Asian stories?
I think this illustrates the essential difference between our cultures: Western cultures are individualist and idealize victory. East Asian cultures are collectivist and idealize harmony. American stories are typically about righteous heroes defeating sadistic psychopaths.