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Superflat is a postmodern art style influenced by manga and anime. It is intended as an analysis of post-war Japanese culture through the eyes of the otaku subculture.
Artists who do work in this style include Yoshitama Nara, Takashi Murakami, and Aya Takano. In addition some animators within anime and some manga-ka are considered superflat espically Koji Morimoto and much of the output of his animation studio Studio 4°C and the work of Hitoshi Tomizawa author of Alien 9 and Milk Closet.
Often the works take a critical look at the consumerism and sexual fetishism that is prevalent in post-war Japanese culture. One target for this criticism is lolicon art, which is criticized by works such as those by Hanmaru Machino. These works are an exploration of otaku sexuality through grotesque and or distorted images. Other works are more concerned with the Moratorium Complex (a fear of growing up). For example Yoshitama Nara's work often feature playful graffiti on old Japanese ukiyo-e done in a childish sort of manner. Other works are more concerned with the structure and underlying desires that comprise otaku and overall post-war Japanese culture.
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