If you've ever wondered why Studio Ghibli films feel so different than anything Hollywood makes, then the reason is a little known story structure called Kishotenketsu. Here's what's going on.
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References:
Worldwide Story Structures | Kim Yoonmi https://kimyoonmiauthor.com/post/641948278831874048/worldwide-story-structures
"Ki-sho-Ten-ketsu" is "KA-ME-HA-ME-HAA!" 4 part construction practicals - Japanese Manga 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfi0FvD9Yu0
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