El anime como discurso político: representación y narrativas poshumanistas y la deshumanización del enemigo en la serie Attack on Titan

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the series Attack on Titan as a political discourse that uses animation to reflect on themes such as war, identity, dehumanization, and the limits of what it means to be human. From a qualitative approach, and applying discourse analysis and content analysis, key scenes from the series are examined to observe how the idea of the “enemy” is constructed and how it is reinforced through fear, propaganda, and social control. The study also reviews the posthumanist representations present in the story, especially the way in which the characters transform into hybrid beings that question what it means to be human and to have one’s own identity. The research shows that Attack on Titan is not only an action story, but also reflects real issues related to power, ideological manipulation, and military structures that legitimize violence. In this way, the series demonstrates how the creation of the “other” functions as a political tool to justify conflicts and exclusions. Additionally, it is noted that the human body, when turned into a weapon or strategic Tesource, occupies a central role within the posthumanist narrative. Finally, the thesis concludes that anime can be a highly influential medium for conveying social and political discourses, shaping viewers” perceptions and encouraging critical reflection on violence, war, and the ways in Which societies justify their actions in the name of security or survival.