In this blog, I will be comparing to similar game shows from two very different cultures. The first chosen game show was Ninja Warrior/Sasuke (1997 - Present). To contrast this, I have chosen old american game show, Gladiators (1992-2000). Both shows began during the 1990s meaning they have similar technical aspects (such as 4:3 and 360p SD instead of HD). Other then the technical aspects, and the theme, there isn't much else they have in common.
First of all, what is culture?
Culture is the type of social interaction between a specific type of people. For example, a country village in Japanese will be wildly different to a country village in Britain. A variety of things can influence a culture of people. Such as origins, environment (such as resource types/limits), wealth, beliefs (such as religion, mythical), etc.
What are they about?
Ninja Warrior (1997-Present) is a Japanese game show where members of Public train and compete to beat an almost impossible obstacle course. Similarly, Gladiators is an american show in which public contestants are put up against a challenge. But, instead of an obstacle course its a series of trails that put them against body builders in challenges.
How are they culturally different?
Ninja Warrior is very Japanese produced in the way its got vibrant colours in stereotypical Japanese fashion.
The white and red relates to the countries flag (see picture to the right).
Gladiators was an "americanised" in the way it had big sets, large challenges and its very over the top. Where as Ninja Warrior was considered to be a serious show with comedic aspects, Gladiators was seen as purely made for comedic purposes (like Total Wipeout (2008-2012) here in the U.K.).
The show similarly has themes from its flag. The two teams are split into the patriotic of Red, White and Blue (see picture to the right).
As said before, all the props are big, the logo (seen in the background) is every over the top, flashing lights,etc.
Context definition
Context is all about understanding the relevant information in front of you. This can be anything from events, an idea (i.e. story), documentation, etc.
Definition of era and audience.
The show similarly has themes from its flag. The two teams are split into the patriotic of Red, White and Blue (see picture to the right).
As said before, all the props are big, the logo (seen in the background) is every over the top, flashing lights,etc.
American Flag (Red, White and Blue).
Context definition
Context is all about understanding the relevant information in front of you. This can be anything from events, an idea (i.e. story), documentation, etc.
Definition of era and audience.
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