Presenting another part of my thesis, Echoes on Celluloid: The Historical Memory of WWII as Seen Through Japanese Anime. The chapter posted below is an
Category: Anime and WWII
Akira and the Nuclear Bomb: The Dangers of Science Without a Conscience
Publishing another chapter from my thesis titled Echoes on Celluloid: The Historical Memory of WWII as seen through Japanese Anime. For more of my work
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A 70 Year Quest for Redemption
So. I’ve been holding back my actual thesis work while seeking publication on it, but thus far my efforts have been stymied. So, what the
Anime and WWII: The Connection
Japan’s actions during the Second World War are well known, as is the following American occupation and the ways in which the Japanese economy and
Responsibility vs Victimhood
Responsibility vs Victimhood A common thread is that of responsibility and victimhood. Animes which portray these themes are doing more than trying to moralize; they
Technology and Science – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Technology and Science – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Many of the themes in anime are lessons or messages the older generation
Assorted Musings from an Unknown Historian 