Showa: A History of Japan
Showa-Shi
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When the Showa Era began, Mizuki himself was just a few years old, so his earliest memories coincide with the earliest events of the Era. With his trusty narrator Rat Man, Mizuki brings history into the realm of the personal, making it palatable, and indeed compelling, for young audiences as well as more mature readers. As he describes the militarization that leads up to World War II, Mizuki’s stance toward war is thoughtful and often downright critical – his portrayal of the Nanjing Massacre clearly paints the incident (a disputed topic within Japan) as an atrocity. Mizuki’s Showa is a beautifully told history that tracks how technological developments and the country’s shifting economic stability had a role in shaping Japan’s foreign policy in the early twentieth century.
(Source: Drawn & Quarterly)
When the Showa Era began, Mizuki himself was just a few years old, so his earliest memories coincide with the earliest events of the Era. With his trusty narrator Rat Man, Mizuki brings history into the realm of the personal, making it palatable, and indeed compelling, for young audiences as well as more mature readers. As he describes the militarization that leads up to World War II, Mizuki’s stance toward war is thoughtful and often downright critical – his portrayal of the Nanjing Massacre clearly paints the incident (a disputed topic within Japan) as an atrocity. Mizuki’s Showa is a beautifully told history that tracks how technological developments and the country’s shifting economic stability had a role in shaping Japan’s foreign policy in the early twentieth century.
(Source: Drawn & Quarterly)
When the Showa Era began, Mizuki himself was just a few years old, so his earliest memories coincide with the earliest events of the Era. With his trusty narrator Rat Man, Mizuki brings history into the realm of the personal, making it palatable, and indeed compelling, for young audiences as well as more mature readers. As he describes the militarization that leads up to World War II, Mizuki’s stance toward war is thoughtful and often downright critical – his portrayal of the Nanjing Massacre clearly paints the incident (a disputed topic within Japan) as an atrocity. Mizuki’s Showa is a beautifully told history that tracks how technological developments and the country’s shifting economic stability had a role in shaping Japan’s foreign policy in the early twentieth century.
(Source: Drawn & Quarterly)
Format
Manga
Chapters
119
Volumes
8
Characters
Staff
Reviews
1 · sorted by votes
Status Distribution
Current
6%·104
Planning
73%·1,269
Paused
3%·46
Dropped
1%·16
Completed
18%·315
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Tags
Historical100%Autobiographical86%War84%Politics79%Educational79%Non-fiction60%
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does Showa: A History of Japan have?
Showa: A History of Japan has 119 chapters across 8 volumes.
Is Showa: A History of Japan completed?
As of now, Showa: A History of Japan has finished.
When was Showa: A History of Japan published?
Showa: A History of Japan was published from February 1, 1989 to August 11, 1994.
What kind of manga is Showa: A History of Japan?
Showa: A History of Japan is a manga, originally from Japan.