2024-03-16 02:09:35
[The Epoch Times, March 16, 2024]Department stores are a common shopping place, but in the Japanese animated film “The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store” (The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store), the department store that plays the stage of the story is It is a store that specializes in receiving animals. The plot also combines the heroine’s workplace struggle experience, making the film an interesting and inspirational work.
The background of the story is that “Arctic Department Store” is a very magnificent shopping mall, but the customers received here are not humans, but various animals. Akino, the heroine who works as a concierge, is a new employee here on her first day. She lacks practical experience. Although she is full of enthusiasm, she is also full of mistakes and setbacks. How to overcome difficulties as soon as possible and show her own value is naturally what Akino faces. A big test.
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
Many animals add visual interest to the work
The Arctic Department Store, which specializes in receiving animal customers, is naturally the most special highlight of the movie. The stage itself has the gorgeous specifications of a high-end department store. Now it is filled with a large number of animals, which further exudes a vibrant and wild beauty, creating an interesting atmosphere that is like a combination of a department store and a zoo. In addition to feeling the luxurious atmosphere of the department store, you can also combine the visual pleasure of watching various animals, which is a double enjoyment.
Animals that are qualified to be guests naturally mean that they are all anthropomorphic. In addition to being able to speak human words and walk upright on two legs, their image depictions can even be close to human beings, such as elderly grandmothers and celebrities with extraordinary temperament. Personalities such as , immature young people, and kind elders can all be reflected in the animals’ speech and behavior, showing diverse styles in character creation. At the same time, there is also some ingenuity in the selection of species. When the reasons behind it are clear, it will have more thought-provoking significance and show a subtle touch in the role arrangement.
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
The heroine’s struggle experience as a newcomer in the workplace is the core of the story of “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. There are natural reasons why Akino chose to work here. (The following contains spoilers) The relevant background shaping belongs to the aspect of childhood experience. Although it occupies a short space, it can be reflected side by side. The impressive childhood memories are enough to have a profound impact on life. Influence, career choice is naturally one of them. In addition to allowing the character’s background to be properly portrayed, it can also show a very human side, making the story more resonant.
The newcomer’s on-the-job experience is full of entertainment elements
The film’s interpretation of the various experiences of newcomers when they first join the job can also be said to be relatively successful. It can bring out the effect of seeing the big from the small. From the scene of dodging all kinds of petite animals, it can effectively highlight the reality of Akino being a newcomer in the workplace who is relatively immature and prone to problems, and create entertainment effects through the chaos of the scene. The various processes in which Akino receives guests reveal that he is a very enterprising person and always shows a genuine enthusiasm for helping others. Although many scenes are embarrassing, the character creation is still quite good.
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
Some experiences in the workplace can also create comedy through various scenes. For example, shaking hands with colleagues and exchanging pleasantries can create dramatic effects through always going the opposite way. As for the interaction between Akino and her boss Todo, it can carry forward the true nature of the film as an animation work. With the sudden appearance of Todo in various strange ways, the life-like drama of the supervisor guiding the newcomers is instantly more entertaining. It reflects the director’s ability to entertain the public.
The characters of the supporting characters can also take into account different styles. The female concierges wear white faces, while the boss Dong Tang wears typical black faces. Each performs their duties, ensuring that the style of interpersonal interaction does not appear monotonous. Although Todo is a blackface image, he can be both stick and carrot when getting along with Akino, and his style of not going to extremes can ensure that while showing a severe image, he will not make people feel too oppressive. , close to the overall pleasant tone of the work.
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
Many dramas are laid out to show that the heroine is gradually on track
How Akino overcomes the error-prone dilemma is naturally the highlight of “Ms. Akino of Arctic Department Store”. Such scenes are based on her trying to help customers, and although the activities of the guests are inevitably related to shopping, the plot design never becomes dull and sterile. As for the scene of Akino’s initial transformation, it shows that she has good observation skills and understands the needs of human nature. With her appropriate suggestions, the needs of the three guests are met at once, and the atmosphere is very happy for everyone.
Another scene involving helping a customer involved the need to simultaneously satisfy the wishes of a father and daughter who wanted to buy gifts for each other. In selecting gifts, Noh was very successful through Akino’s suggestions, further deepening his ability to meet the needs of the guests. The process can also incorporate appropriate twists and turns, so that the shopping drama can also contain a moderate sense of tension. In addition, related scenes can also use techniques such as the use of small supporting characters and echoing interesting scenes to create an effect that makes the audience’s mouth corners rise.
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
In addition to being a concierge, Akino’s employment experience also includes an internship in the restaurant of Arctic Department Store. The highlight of this type of drama is not to focus on the characteristics of the catering industry, but to create a spectacle with Akino helping guests propose marriage. The task is no longer related to shopping, which naturally allows the plot to show a different style and let the audience feel new ideas. The process of shaping has a passionate atmosphere of teamwork, and can also create highlights at the technical level, making people feel that the restaurant’s meal delivery rhythm and carefully prepared accessories may all have value. In addition to the overall festive atmosphere, The details and texture are also outstanding.
The excellent quality of Japan’s service industry has been effectively explained
The scenes involving the heroine can not only highlight the inspirational color of fresh people in the workplace gradually moving towards success, but the quality of service industry personnel such as concierges also shines from time to time during the development of the story, often becoming the finishing touch. Specific aspects include that service personnel must remain calm at all times and must not panic in front of guests; when facing various needs of guests, words with no such as “impossible, I don’t know” will become a taboo. The interpretation of relevant aspects can fully demonstrate the traditional virtues of customer-oriented Japanese service industry, so that the plot not only shows fun, but also contains valuable content.
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
Occasionally encountering guests with bad attitudes is a real problem in the service industry. On the one hand, related dramas can bring out the value of plot twists and turns in film and television works and appropriately increase the sense of tension; the concierge’s response can fully demonstrate his ability to convince people with reason and The excellent demeanor of being rational and sticking to the bottom line makes the drama of resolving problems a glorious touch, further adding color to the story.
Different from many stories that use adventurous drama as the final climax, “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store” still uses Akino to help customers as a major theme. The related process can promote the value of “good energy cycle”, allowing guests who have been helped by Akino before to play a role in various ways. The virtue of helping others is highlighted by many characters. Even if the story does not include exciting dramas such as battles between good and evil, major disasters, etc. It can still create a positive atmosphere that is no less important than the final climax.
“Ms. Akino of Arctic Department Store” contains an interesting world view setting. The heroine’s experience can also show the beauty of inspiring and helping others. The excellent spirit displayed by the service industry when serving guests also shines in the story. Many elements The joint support of the film can ensure that the film becomes a work with strong positive color. ◇
Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)Stills from “Miss Akino of Arctic Department Store”. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)“Ms. Akino of Arctic Department Store” poster. (Courtesy of Taipei Double Happiness Film)
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