REPRESENTATION OF CONSUMMATE LOVE THROUGH CHARACTERS OF JOSEE AND TSUNEO IN JOSEE THE TIGER AND THE FISH (2020) BY SEIKO TANABE - 2

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The study examines how consummate love is portrayed through Josee and Tsuneo in the Japanese animated film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020). Using a qualitative approach, it applies Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love to analyze the relationship across intimacy, passion, and commitment. Data are gathered from selected scenes by images and dialogues, then categorized and processed through thematic analysis to identify representation patterns. Findings show the characters’ bond reflects a complete form of love through honest communication, supportive interaction, and balanced passion and commitment.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages12

Reading Time30 min

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Abstract

Introduction

Representation of Love in Media

Animated Film and Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Research Approach

Qualitative Method and Data Collection

Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love

Findings and Discussion

Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment Balance

Portrayal of Self-Image Through Love Expressions

Conclusion

REPRESENTATION OF CONSUMMATE LOVE THROUGH CHARACTERS OF JOSEE AND TSUNEO IN JOSEE THE TIGER AND THE FISH (2020) BY SEIKO TANABE Feeni Febriani1, Putri Ayienda Dinanti2 Universitas Dian Nusantara 1,2 e-mail: [311211100@mahasiswa.undira.ac.id](311211100@mahasiswa.undira.ac.id1)[1](311211100@mahasiswa.undira.ac.id1), [putri.ayienda.dinanti@dosen.undira.ac.id](putri.ayienda.dinanti@dosen.undira.ac.id2)[2](putri.ayienda.dinanti@dosen.undira.ac.id2) ABSTRAK Cinta adalah sesuatu yang selalu ingin dipahami dan diungkapkan manusia, dan hal tersebut kerap muncul dalam berbagai narasi media. Berdasarkan gagasan tersebut, studi ini mengkajibagaimana jenis cinta tertentu ditampilkan dalam film animasi Jepang Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020) . Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan memanfaatkan teori Segitiga Cinta dari Robert Sternberg untuk mengeksplorasi hubungan antara dua tokoh utama. Penelitian dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan, yaitu pengumpulan data berupa gambar dan dialog dari adegan terpilih, pengelompokan data ke dalam tema-tema sesuai indikator teori (keintiman, gairah, dan komitmen), analisis tematik untuk mengidentifikasi pola representasi cinta, serta penarikan kesimpulan mengenai bagaimana pencitraan diri tokoh dibentuk melaluiekspresi cinta dalam film. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hubungan antara Josee dan Tsuneo mencerminkan bentuk cinta sejati sebagaimana dijelaskan oleh Sternberg—cinta yang mencakup keintiman emosional, gairah fisik, dan komitmen jangka panjang. Kedekatan merekatergambar melalui percakapan yang jujur dan hubungan yang suportif, sementara gairah dankomitmen hadir secara seimbang dalam interaksi mereka. Film ini menunjukkanbahwa animasidapat menjadi medium yang efektif untuk merepresentasikan dinamika cinta yang utuh dan bermakna, serta memberikan pemahaman lebih dalam tentang esensi cinta dalam hubungan manusia. Kata Kunci: Cinta Sempurna, Hubungan Romantis, Film Animasi, Josee The Tiger and The Fish, Analisis Tokoh ABSTRACT Love is something that humans constantly seek to understand and express, and it frequently appears in various media narratives. Based on this idea, this study explores how a particular type of love is portrayed in the Japanese animated film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020) . This research adopts a qualitative approach and applies Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love to examine the relationship between the two main characters. The research process involves several stages: collecting data in the form of images and dialogues from selected scenes, categorizing the data into themes based on Sternberg’s three components of love (intimacy, passion, and commitment), conducting thematic analysis to identify patterns in the representation of love, and drawing conclusions on how the characters’ self-image is shaped through expressions of love in the film. The findings reveal that the relationship between Josee and Tsuneo exemplifies what Sternberg defines as consummate love—a complete form of love that includes emotional closeness, physical affection, and long-term commitment. Their bond is illustrated through honest communication and a supportive relationship, while passion and commitment are portrayed in a balanced way. This film demonstrates that animation can serve as an effective medium for representing deep and meaningful aspects of human relationships, offering a richer understanding of the essence of love. Keywords: Consummate Love, Romantic Relationship, Animated Film, Josee The Tiger and The Fish, Character Analysis INTRODUCTION Representations of love is one of the contexts that is often explored through various media, including songs and movies. Representation also means using language to say something meaningful or describe a meaningful world to others. Representation itself is an essential part of the process by which meaning is produced and changed by members of the culture (Hall, 2017) . Moreover, love is often port

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What framework does the study use to analyze love in the film?

The study applies Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, focusing on intimacy, passion, and commitment to examine the relationship between Josee and Tsuneo.

How is the research conducted in the study?

The research uses a qualitative approach: collecting data from selected scenes (images and dialogues), grouping them into themes based on the theory’s indicators, and conducting thematic analysis to identify patterns.

What does the study conclude about Josee and Tsuneo’s relationship?

The study concludes that their relationship exemplifies consummate love, combining emotional closeness, physical affection, and long-term commitment, illustrated through honest communication and a supportive bond.

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