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==Origin of the term==
The term "'''monstrous adolescent'''" is often used in discussing Japanese anime and the subjects involved. Anime in its contemporary form is known to explore society's fears of ever-growing technology, the rebellious actions of children, and the apocalyptic scenarios that are suggested by combining these two themes. A "monstrous adolescent" is often a quick-tempered or psychologically disturbed child with remarkable and world-changing powers, which were usually a result of scientific experiments, revolutionary technology, or human-caused pollution. These children have the power to improve or alter the world , but because of their personality the child is often on the verge of destroying it completely. The source of this create/destroy idea is usually traced back to the effects of [[Hiroshima]] and the capabilities of nuclear power and atomic bombs. The term itself can be credited to Susan J. Napier, who discusses the character type at length in an essay in her book ''Anime: From Akira to Princess Mononoke''.<ref>Susan
The theme of the "monstrous adolescent" is one that is often discussed in the Japanese art world; many consider it to be one of the many subtle repercussions of the bombing of Japan, similar to [[Godzilla]] and the [[Superflat]] art movement led by [[Takashi Murakami]].
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Tetsuo proved to be a prototype for many later anime villains or antiheroes who would have similar decastating powers. Several notable examples are:
* The teenage pilots in ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'': [[Shinji Ikari]], [[Rei Ayanami]], and [[Asuka Langley Soryu]] - all three possess the ability to control giant
*[[Hotaru Tomoe]], in the manga and anime ''[[Sailor Moon]]''. As Sailor Saturn, she possesses the power to destroy the world.
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