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The Differences In The Various Versions Of “I Am Legend”
Richard Matheson's classic “I Am Legend,” widely regarded as being the earliest concrete example of zombie apocalypse fiction, has notably suffered many alterations in the three movie adaptations of its plot. However, all adaptations thankfully retain the concept of a bacterial agents that combines high antibiotic resistance, rapid transmission rates, and effects that turn the infected into vampire-like beings.
The Anxiety and Issues of Nakahara Misaki
Nakahara Misaki, female lead of the series “Welcome to the NHK!” has a lot of issues.Aside from being a compulsive liar and having a dramatic personality disorder, she also displayed signs of social anxiety and mild hints of depression throughout the series. Oddly enough, this makes her fit in perfectly well with the rest of the show's cast, who all have their own issues to work through.
The Mentally Fractured World Of “Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei”
The Japanese show “Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei” tells the story of a man named Nozomu, who is suicidal, depressed, and possibly borderline psychotic. His family members and students are no less odd than he is, each one displaying a psychological disorder, with varying degrees of intensity. Some fans have gone on to describe the show's cast as needing antidepressants, anti-psychotics,and whatever other psychoactive medication is available.
A Brief Glimpse Into “Welcome To The NHK!”
In the grand tradition of the media using social and political problems as a concept for their work comes the Japanese anime “Welcome to the NHK.” As a show that delves into the life of a person suffering from such social anxiety that he needs to shut himself off from as much contact as possible, the show presents the problem in both dramatic and comedic ways.
The Promise and Peril of Genetic Manipulation
Genetic manipulation, while a distant possibility given the current limitations of technology and human understanding, is something that is already being opposed. This is partially the fault of science fiction, which can sometimes feature genetically superior humans in large numbers, often with ideals and ethics that put them at odds with normal humans.
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