Heidi au Japon: Swiss National Museum Examines Anime Icon's Global Impact
The Swiss National Museum in Zurich is showcasing 'Heidi au Japon', an exhibition dedicated to the cultural impact of Heidi, which will be open until October 13, 2019. This event celebrates the 45th anniversary of the 1974 anime series created by Isao Takahata. Curated by Hans Bjarne Thomsen, the exhibition includes unique items from Japanese collectors, featuring contributions from character designer Yoichi Kotabe. A notable aspect is the 'Kino' area, where episodes are screened in German. An international symposium titled 'Heidi from Japan: Anime, Narratives and Swiss Receptions' will take place from August 29 to 31, 2019, featuring scholars and notable guests such as producer Junzo Nakajima. The display also features Johanna Spyri's writing desk and emphasizes the anime's groundbreaking influence on the industry.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Heidi au Japon' at Swiss National Museum, Zurich, until October 13, 2019
- 45th anniversary of Heidi anime on Fuji Television (1974)
- Curated by Hans Bjarne Thomsen, University of Zurich
- Symposium 'Heidi from Japan: Anime, Narratives and Swiss Receptions' held August 29–31, 2019
- Features materials from Japanese collectors, including image boards by Yoichi Kotabe
- Includes writing desk of author Johanna Spyri
- Guest speakers: producer Junzo Nakajima and animator Yoichi Kotabe
- Heidi anime introduced female protagonist and location hunting (lokehan) innovation
- Heidi novel translated into over 50 languages
- Heidi recently appeared in Nissin Cup Noodle advertisement as a teenager
Entities
Artists
- Isao Takahata
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Yoichi Kotabe
- Junzo Nakajima
- Johanna Spyri
- Yaeko Nogami
- Shosaku Fukamizu
- Madge Evans
- Shirley Temple
- Mario A. Rumor
Institutions
- Swiss National Museum
- University of Zurich
- Fuji Television
- Studio Ghibli
- Nissin Cup Noodle
- Artribune
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Japan
- Alps