I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of ...

The samurai warrior has come to symbolize Japan’s medieval period of social and political unrest ... Students then analyze whether the choice of artist Tezuka Osamu and his anime creation, Astro Boy, ...

Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding samurai and stealthy ninja assassins. These figures, often seen in popular movies and games about pre-modern Japan, are only loosely based on ...