Experience Your (Virtual) Ideal Relationship: Utilization Of Binaural Recording Technology In Japanese Audio Drama As Escapism

This article aims to understand how Japanese audio dramas that utilize binaural recording technology become escapism for their fans. study uses the reference of Jean Baudrillard's theory simulacrum and hyperreality approach problem, with basic assumption use recordings in CD can increase listener's sensation therefore serve as escape from reality. Data were collected through a literature review method on related topic well observations drama fan community internet be analyzed qualitatively. It was found is displayed storyline, characters, setting which resembles an ideal Binaural able provide immersive experience fans complete fantasy elements are certainly more interesting than The characters offered co-stars also have varied appearances personalities so choose partner according criteria they desire. In end, make up this cloud perception true romantic relationship trap them continuous simulation.