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The Hope of Transforming Environmental Awareness into Political Activism: Analysis of Hayao Miyazaki Anime Films within the Framework of Green Theory

Çevresel Farkındalığın Politik Eylemselliğe Dönüşüm Umudu: Hayao Miyazaki Anime Filmlerinin Yeşil Teori Çerçevesinde Analizi

Mehmet Emir0000-0003-3143-1439
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207–221
Publication Date
2026-05-05
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In this context, it has been concluded that Miyazaki's anime is not merely an aesthetic approach to the ecological balance and harmony of the environment, but can also be a powerful motivator for alternative political activism on a global scale through popular culture.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This article aims to demonstrate the hope of transforming environmental awareness into political action by examining the anime films of two-time Academy Award-winning anime artist and director Hayao Miyazaki in the field of international relations for the first time.
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Key Findings & Data:Results: It has been demonstrated that environmental awareness at both the individual and societal levels can translate into political activism not only in Japan and Asia but also in Western culture, where Miyazaki's anime has found a strong audience response.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this context, it has been concluded that Miyazaki's anime is not merely an aesthetic approach to the ecological balance and harmony of the environment, but can also be a powerful motivator for alternative political activism on a global scale through popular culture.
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⚙️Variables:Hayao Miyazaki · Anime · Çevre Sorunları

Abstract

Aim: This article aims to demonstrate the hope of transforming environmental awareness into political action by examining the anime films of two-time Academy Award-winning anime artist and director Hayao Miyazaki in the field of international relations for the first time. This article distinguishes itself from other studies by analyzing environmental awareness in Miyazaki's anime from a unique and groundbreaking perspective in the field of international relations. Method: This study analyzes how the environmental awareness fostered by Miyazaki's anime can translate into political action within the framework of Green Theory. In this context, the article examines Miyazaki's works in depth, focusing on the potential for global ecological awareness to translate into political action regarding environmental sustainability and environmental issues. Results: It has been demonstrated that environmental awareness at both the individual and societal levels can translate into political activism not only in Japan and Asia but also in Western culture, where Miyazaki's anime has found a strong audience response. Promising examples of political decision-making and implementation have been identified in both Eastern and Western societies. Conclusion: The characters, plots, and unique landscapes in Miyazaki's anime have been shown not to have a passive effect on viewers, but rather to transform large audiences into active participants in environmental awareness. In the technological age, the increasing level of cultural awareness influenced by media can also be reflected in political decisions and actions. In this context, it has been concluded that Miyazaki's anime is not merely an aesthetic approach to the ecological balance and harmony of the environment, but can also be a powerful motivator for alternative political activism on a global scale through popular culture. Examples of how environmental awareness can be transformed into political activism have raised hopes that even better things can be done.

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Amaç: Bu makale iki defa Akademi Ödülünü kazanmış ünlü anime sanatçısı ve yönetmeni Hayao Miyazaki’nin anime filmlerini uluslararası ilişkiler alanında ilk defa inceleyerek çevresel farkındalığın politik eylemselliğe dönüşüm umudunu göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Makaleyi diğer çalışmalardan ayıran en önemli özelliği ise Miyazaki animelerindeki çevresel farkındalığın uluslararası ilişkiler alanında özgün ve yol açıcı şekilde farklı bir bakış açısıyla analiz edilmesine dayanmaktadır. Yöntem: Çalışma, Miyazaki animelerinin oluşturduğu çevresel farkındalığın politik eylemselliğe nasıl dönüşebileceğini Yeşil Teori çerçevesinde analiz etmiştir. Bu bağlamda makale, Miyazaki’nin eserlerini kapsamlı bir şekilde analize tabi tutarak küresel seviyede ekolojik farkındalığın çevrenin sürdürülebilirliği ve çevre sorunlarına yönelik olarak politik eylemselliğe geçiş potansiyeline odaklanmıştır. Bulgular: Bireysel ve toplumsal seviyede çevresel farkındalığın yalnızca Japonya ve Asya’da değil Miyazaki animelerinin izleyicilerde büyük bir karşılık bulduğu Batı kültüründe de politik eylemselliğe dönüşebileceği görülmüştür. Hem Doğu hem de Batı toplumunda politik karar alma ve uygulamalar yönüyle umut vadeden örnekler tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Miyazaki animelerindeki karakterler, olay örgüleri ve eşsiz manzaraların izleyiciler üzerinde pasif bir etkisinin olmadığı bunun yerine büyük kitlelerin çevresel duyarlılık konusunda aktif katılımcılara dönüşebildikleri görülmüştür. Teknoloji çağında medyanın etkisiyle kültürel alanda artan farkındalık seviyesi politik karar ve eylemlere de yansıtılabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda Miyazaki animelerinin yalnızca çevrenin ekolojik dengesi ve uyumu hakkında estetik bir yaklaşım olmadığı bununla beraber popüler kültür vasıtasıyla küresel seviyede alternatif politik eylemselliğinin güçlü bir motivasyonu olabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır. Çevresel farkındalığın politik eylemselliğe dönüşebildiğine yönelik örnekler daha iyisinin yapılabileceğine dair umutları arttırmıştır.

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Emir, M. (2026). The Hope of Transforming Environmental Awareness into Political Activism: Analysis of Hayao Miyazaki Anime Films within the Framework of Green Theory. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 207–221. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1600851

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