Anime Odessey
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Abstract
This creative project explores the intersection of fantasy anime and technical rap through five original compositions that fuse iconic anime tropes with personal memoir. By adapting themes of perseverance, existential courage , and identity crisis , the songs employ polyrhythmic flows and lyrical wordplay to mirror anime's narrative complexity. Each track uses sonic metaphors—sampling Japanese vocaloids, chiptune melodies, or orchestral battle themes—to evoke emotional resonance between fictional trials and real-life struggles. Through thematic analysis and musicological examination, the project demonstrates how anime archetypes can serve as transformative lenses for personal storytelling in hip-hop, bridging cultural divides while amplifying universal human experiences.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Songwriting and Production
Recommended Citation
Hong, Yuqing. “Anime Odessey.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/138.