Early Showa
Anime
Tales from the early Showa period (first 20 years of the reign of emperor Hirohito, who ascended to the throne 1926).
During this time, Japan encounters the world economic crisis, impoverishment, exploitation, political strife, rise of militarism, political opression, imperial expansion, and World War II.
Maybe one of the most interesting periods of Japanese history.
Only including titles that cover at least glimpses of the prewar period.
Suggestions for additional titles are welcome.
During this time, Japan encounters the world economic crisis, impoverishment, exploitation, political strife, rise of militarism, political opression, imperial expansion, and World War II.
Maybe one of the most interesting periods of Japanese history.
Only including titles that cover at least glimpses of the prewar period.
Suggestions for additional titles are welcome.
Senkou no Night Raid
Night Raid 1931
TV, 2010,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Taking many references from reality.
Sennen Joyuu
Millennium Actress
Movie, 2002,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
This movie covers various eras. But it all starts in the early Showa period.
Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
In This Corner of the World
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Starts with the protagonist's upbringing in Hiroshima. Later, she moved to Kure, where she also witnesses the war events.
Ushiro no Shoumen Daare
Who's Left Behind?
Movie, 1991,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Strictly from the protagonist's perspective, who just entered elementary school before the war, and lives a relatively carefree life at the time.
The war events kick in the 2nd half of the movie.
The war events kick in the 2nd half of the movie.