History of Japan Through Anime
Anime
Collection of historical semi-realistic (minimal fantasy) or realistic (no superpowers or fantasy) works that detail the historical events of Japan or daily life of people in Japanese historical context.
Reference:
794 – 1185 - Heian period
1185 – 1336 - Kamakura period
1336 – 1573 - Muromachi period
1336 – 1392 - Nanbokucho period
1467 – 1590 - Sengoku period
1568 – 1603 - Azuchi-Momoyama period
1603 – 1868 - Edo period
1853 – 1868 - Bakumatsu (final years of the Edo period)
1868 – 1912 - Meiji period
1912 – 1926 - Taisho period
1926 – 1989 - Showa period
1989 – 2019 - Heisei period
Reference:
794 – 1185 - Heian period
1185 – 1336 - Kamakura period
1336 – 1573 - Muromachi period
1336 – 1392 - Nanbokucho period
1467 – 1590 - Sengoku period
1568 – 1603 - Azuchi-Momoyama period
1603 – 1868 - Edo period
1853 – 1868 - Bakumatsu (final years of the Edo period)
1868 – 1912 - Meiji period
1912 – 1926 - Taisho period
1926 – 1989 - Showa period
1989 – 2019 - Heisei period
TV, 1983,
52 eps
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Author:10
Larger collection of important historical events throughout the history.
TV, 1976,
1471 eps
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Author:10
Larger collection of important japanese historical legends and folktales throughout the history.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
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Author:10
794 - 1185
Warning: Modern lens
Heian period, Hyakuninisshu, a famous collection of famous love poems by famous poets. Depiction is grounded to the historical elements but presentation incorporates modern elements in the mix. Series focusin on the presentation of the poets in question with the backdrop of the poems themselves.
Warning: Modern lens
Heian period, Hyakuninisshu, a famous collection of famous love poems by famous poets. Depiction is grounded to the historical elements but presentation incorporates modern elements in the mix. Series focusin on the presentation of the poets in question with the backdrop of the poems themselves.
Movie, 1961,
1 ep
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Author:10
794 - 1185
Warning: Minimal Fantasy
Based on the famous japanese legend/folktale
Warning: Minimal Fantasy
Based on the famous japanese legend/folktale
TV, 2009,
11 eps
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Author:10
~ 1000
Based on the historical text "The Tale of Genji"
Based on the historical text "The Tale of Genji"
TV, 2022,
11 eps
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Author:9
1180 – 1185
Warning: Minimal Fantasy
Based on the historical text "The Tale of Heike"
Warning: Minimal Fantasy
Based on the historical text "The Tale of Heike"
TV, 1975,
296 eps
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Author:9
1394 - 1430
Based on the romanticization of the tale and the historical figure Ikkyuu.
Based on the romanticization of the tale and the historical figure Ikkyuu.
TV, 1975,
20 eps
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Author:10
1543 - 1560
Based on the life of the famous figure Tokugawa Ieyasu. The series presents the early life the figure in a romaticisized manner.
Based on the life of the famous figure Tokugawa Ieyasu. The series presents the early life the figure in a romaticisized manner.
TV, 2011,
39 eps
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Author:10
~ 1600
Presents the Sengoku period and its culmination through the lens and philosophy through the links of the main character and some of the important figures and events of that period.
Presents the Sengoku period and its culmination through the lens and philosophy through the links of the main character and some of the important figures and events of that period.
TV, 1969,
26 eps
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Author:10
1603 - 1867
Presents the edo period and the struggle through the lens of hunted wandering ninja warrior.
Presents the edo period and the struggle through the lens of hunted wandering ninja warrior.
TV, 2010,
12 eps
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Author:10
1603 - 1867
A peek into the philosophy behind an individual and the group/band of warriors presented in the setting of the Edo period.
A peek into the philosophy behind an individual and the group/band of warriors presented in the setting of the Edo period.
TV, 1968,
52 eps
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Author:10
1603 - 1867
Edo period government official and a wandering blind swordsman, solve encounter various cases.
Edo period government official and a wandering blind swordsman, solve encounter various cases.
TV, 1968,
29 eps
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Author:9
~ 1620
Story portrays struggle, pain, fear and adventure, presented utilising the famous legend Sarutobi Sasuke as a backdrop in the setting of the story.
Story portrays struggle, pain, fear and adventure, presented utilising the famous legend Sarutobi Sasuke as a backdrop in the setting of the story.
TV, 1992,
39 eps
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Author:10
1836 – 1867
Based on the life of an important historical figure Sakamoto Ryouma, presents the philosophy, political turmoil, struggle and change present at the final years of the Edo period (Bakumatsu)
Based on the life of an important historical figure Sakamoto Ryouma, presents the philosophy, political turmoil, struggle and change present at the final years of the Edo period (Bakumatsu)
TV, 2000,
25 eps
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Author:10
~ 1855
A presentation of the the final years of the Edo period (Bakumatsu) through the lens of two different individuals and their philosophy.
A presentation of the the final years of the Edo period (Bakumatsu) through the lens of two different individuals and their philosophy.
TV Special, 1980,
1 ep
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Author:10
~ 1880
Based on the famous work of literature by Natsume Souseki.
Based on the famous work of literature by Natsume Souseki.
Movie, 1996,
1 ep
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Author:10
1896 - 1933
A relatively abstract presentation and homage to the life and influence of the famous author Kenji Miyazawa.
A relatively abstract presentation and homage to the life and influence of the famous author Kenji Miyazawa.
Movie, 1984,
1 ep
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Author:10
~ 1900
Based on the famous historical drama series, following the life and the struggle of an individual starting from the early 1900s.
Based on the famous historical drama series, following the life and the struggle of an individual starting from the early 1900s.
TV, 1990,
16 eps
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Author:10
~ 1900
Follows the life and encounters of a make-up artist in the early 1900s
Follows the life and encounters of a make-up artist in the early 1900s
TV, 1978,
42 eps
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Author:10
1910 - 1920
A classic romance series set in the Taisho period.
A classic romance series set in the Taisho period.
Movie, 1996,
1 ep
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Author:10
1920 - 1940
Based on the life of Cho Kuroyanagi
Based on the life of Cho Kuroyanagi
OVA, 2004,
1 ep
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Author:10
1930 - 1940
Loosely based on the own experience of the mangaka during her youth in the turbulent period leading into, during and after the Japanese occupation of Manchuria.
Loosely based on the own experience of the mangaka during her youth in the turbulent period leading into, during and after the Japanese occupation of Manchuria.
TV, 1982,
71 eps
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Author:10
1930 - 1960
A slice of life series, based on the famous comic strips.
A slice of life series, based on the famous comic strips.
TV, 1984,
21 eps
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Author:9
1936 - 1958
Details the history, crew and the voyages of the historical ship Souya starting from its construction.
Details the history, crew and the voyages of the historical ship Souya starting from its construction.
TV, 1971,
25 eps
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Author:10
1939 – 1945
A historical documentary and portrayal of the second world war through a Japanese lens.
A historical documentary and portrayal of the second world war through a Japanese lens.
TV Special, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:10
1945
Presentation of the tragedy relating to the culmination of the second world war.
Presentation of the tragedy relating to the culmination of the second world war.
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:9
1945
Presentation of the tragedy relating to the culmination of the second world war.
Presentation of the tragedy relating to the culmination of the second world war.
OVA, 1995,
20 eps
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Author:10
~ 1950
Based on the famous book "The Human Revolution" by a religious leader Daisaku Ikeda. Presents a historical documentary detailing the formation and the rise of a Japanese religious sect and the life and struggle of the leader of the sect.
Based on the famous book "The Human Revolution" by a religious leader Daisaku Ikeda. Presents a historical documentary detailing the formation and the rise of a Japanese religious sect and the life and struggle of the leader of the sect.
Movie, 2002,
1 ep
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Author:9
~ 1950
Relatively abstract ortrayal of the history presented through an individual working in the entertainment industry
Relatively abstract ortrayal of the history presented through an individual working in the entertainment industry
TV, 1990,
142 eps
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Author:10
~ 1970
Family slice of life series, loosely based on the experience of the mangaka.
Family slice of life series, loosely based on the experience of the mangaka.
TV, 1987,
25 eps
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Author:10
~ 1980
A historical depiction of the economical situation through the lens of a slice of life setting set in 1980s
A historical depiction of the economical situation through the lens of a slice of life setting set in 1980s
TV, 1995,
52 eps
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Author:10
~ 1990
Family slice of life series.
Family slice of life series.
