31 August

Study of Re:CREATORS 22: Lecture 5 continued

Lecture 5 continued
Reflective consideration on the existence of God.
Communism promoted the denial of God.
How should we understand the mind of Postmodernist Culture that reflects on various images of God?

Especially in the anime Ergo Proxy, the cogitation on the relationship between God and man makes the main part of its investigation of existence, phenomenon and personality.
https://www.academia.edu/108948903/4_Science_Science_Fiction_and_Cogitation_God_Man_and_Self_in_Ergo_Proxy


“They are neither immortal, nor absolute.”
“Silence! The Military Uniform Princess told me. When the power of the gods is unleashed, it can make miracles come true. My world is such a horrifying place. Corpses piled up as high as mountains. Rivers of fresh blood flowing far and wide with no end in sight. To think this world was created for someone’s entertainment…”

The ideological background that gave rise to the chivalry code
“… The pain of my people is real. It’s supposed to be real!”

King Arthur and his round table were assumed as the embodiment of chivalry.

https://twitter.com/mackuro3/status/1328143235928137728

Modified interpretation of King Arthur is attempted in Fate/stay night.
In this video game, King Arthur was actually a woman, Arthuria.
Her real personality is depicted as an obsessed monarch who vainly struggles to reestablish the lost kingdom.
Like her, Alicetaria says, “The path to saving my world lies right in front of me. I must take it! I have no mercy for those who stand in my way! The world can certainly be revolutionized. If it is not so, then all our efforts have been in vain.”
Meteora calmly points out.
“So, that is your desire. I understand your situation, Ms. Knight. However, confusing your desires with reality will lead you down the wrong path. Such a desire is a curse.”

This criticism directly applies to the chivalric endeavor of Saber.
Meteora represents the severe criticism on Saber depicted in Fate Zero.

https://twitter.com/mackuro3/status/1328144331052437505

Contemporary people’s judgement does not approve Alicetaria’s chivalry.
Alicetaria exclaims, “Bastard! Your words are false!”
Meteora answers, “I am telling the truth. I shall not waste my breath talking to you.”

Alicetaria charges.
Selesia’s counterattack.
What is the mechanics of this move?
It does not seem to be a type of swordsmanship but shock wave.
No explanation is provided.
There is an existing fictional convention in a cultural context.
The viewer readily accepts it.
Please give examples of similar borrowing or sharing.
Alicetaria chants, “Gotz von Berlichingen! I summon you with my gauntlet”
https://twitter.com/mackuro3/status/1328145518216708097

Alicetaria summons Gotz using the gauntlet she wears.
Gotz von Berlichingen was a legendary mercenary knave. He lost his right arm in a battle and used a steel prosthetic hand that was capable of holding objects such as shield. Goethe wrote a play based on his life.

There is a common understanding of the cultural background in the anime and game world that authenticates fictional settings.
As for the depiction of magical items that are able to summon legendary heroes, please refer to my study of the identity of summoned heroes below.

https://www.academia.edu/106632362/Existence_Phenomenon_and_Personality_Summoning_Magic_and_Individuality_in_Fate_stay_night

Myth, legend and historical events are all integrated into fictionality plane and gain acceptance.
“I summon you with my gauntlet. Donnerschlag des Jägers! Reveal yourself here!”

Donnerschlag des Jägers = Thunderclap of the hunt

Shockwave and electric blast are naturally introduced in Japanese anime and games.
https://twitter.com/mackuro3/status/1328147418899103744

Alicetaria and Selesia begin a fight.
Mamika watches their battle anxiously.
“Alice. Do you really have to fight?”
“It will be over soon. You wait over there. You are too naive!”

A middle-aged gunner wearing glasses appears in front of Mamika and starts to talk about the difference in values.
“Talking through things only works when both sides want to.”

Characters from different fictional worlds are gathering with different judgment that carries the world view of each work. It is quite different from the world of Romance where all the characters share the same judgement. Differing worldviews are in conflict. But at present, it seems to be barely within the real-world's coordination power. When it reaches the limit, what Meteora called “Great destruction” will occur. It is supposed that may be the true purpose of the Military Uniform Princess.

The man suggests, saying, “By the way, if you use your Magical Splash Flare at full power, I’m sure you could stop the fight. Why do you choose not to do it?”
“I can’t use such a dangerous power.”
Mamika is hesitant to use her decisive special moves.
“Then stand aside and watch. Their behavior is foolish.”
https://twitter.com/mackuro3/status/1328219523791536130

“But some people are never satisfied unless they use methods like that. Like the Military Uniform Princess.”
The gunner controls a machine attached to his left hand and floats in the air.
Levitation is carried out according to specific ability of each character.
The audience or the world accept them.

The middle-aged gunner introduces himself.
“This is the first time we meet. My name is Blitz Talker. Think of me as someone working on the side of those who do not want you to interfere.”

The girl in black sailor seems to take the position of a by-stander, and is enjoying their battle.
“Swords, magic and now a gun? Amazing. I wonder what’s next.”

Selesia asks Meteora, “What about your weapon? Like last time.”
“I promised Kikuchihara I wouldn’t use it without her permission.”
Meteora refrains from using weapons in accordance with her promise to Kikuchihara.
https://twitter.com/mackuro3/status/1328220839397838851