FX’s Shogun the historical drama set in Edo-era Japan, revolving around a power struggle complicated by the arrival of a foreigner who may prove to be a valuable asset. Adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, the series, helmed by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Toranaga, evoking the likeness of Japan’s […]
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Communists In Japan Are Trying To Destroy Entertainment By Reporting Manga To The United Nations
A recent article from Niche Gamer exposes how The Japanese Communist Party has created a “secret” report urging its members to report fanservice manga to the United Nations. The goal seems to be to create international outrage among world leaders and their representatives and shame Japan into self-censorship. The JCP has previously stated its commitment […]
Social Media Reacts to The Passing of Legendary Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama, author of the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68. According to the official Dragon Ball series website, Toriyama suffered from an acute subdural hematoma and passed away on March 1st. Born in 1955 in the city of Nagoya, Akira Toriyama leaves behind a several-decade legacy […]
First Impressions – FX’s Shogun
The Dark Herald reviews the new Japanese-themed show Shogun, by FX and Hulu, a historical fiction set in the Sengoku era. In 1942 James Clavell became a prisoner of war of the Japanese Empire. He was eventually transferred to the infamous Changi prisoner-of-war camp, where he would remain until his liberation. RELATED: The Dark Herald […]
Shogun On Hulu And FX, Making Japan’s Warrior Culture Great Again
Shogun (2024), the adaption of James Clavell’s renowned 1975 novel into a captivating historical drama series set in Japan is making warrior culture great again. Having made its debut on February 27, 2024, on Hulu and FX, the series spans 10 episodes, each a testament to the rich tapestry of Japanese history and culture. In […]
BREAKING: Manga Leakers ARRESTED In Japan! No More Manga Leaks!?
For years Shueisha and Kodansha, two of the largest manga publishers, have been attempting to shut down leaks of upcoming chapters to little success. But in a shocking report out of the Kumatomo prefecture in Tokyo, foreign nationals have been arrested for taking illegally obtained scans of Shonen Jump and uploading them to the internet. […]
SEGA Embraces Localizer Censorship, Accuses Fans Of Harassment
SEGA JP has openly embraced censorship and woke localizations and is accusing their fans of Harassment in response to criticism. How did this happen? The release of ‘Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’ last year was a massive red flag for gamers in the west as it seemed there was heavy tampering with the actual script, […]
RE:Animation – My Happy Marriage
The story of the My Happy Marriage anime started life on the Japanese version of Wattpad and then got published as a light novel. A light novel is an illustrated novella meant for the young adult market. It got turned into a very successful manga and then anime. There’s even a live-action version of it […]
The Telegraph Uses Sanrio Hello Kitty Promotional Event To Attack Japanese Culture As “Nazi”
In yet another edition of “Everyone that Disagrees with Me is a Nazi,” the Telegraph’s adherents to Frankfurt’s post-modernism accuse the existence of cuteness for playing a role in infantilizing adults. This all occurs in an article titled The Nazis adored it; the Japanese commercialized it – now we’re all trapped in the cult of […]
