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A limited podcast series that will explore popular films and TV for their representations of Japanese history! Join public historian Jon Combey as he puts popular podcasters through their paces, breaking down popular media alongside academics from around the world. You can find all our background information and more on www.japanhiddenhistorypodcast.com Or follow us on social media, various of which you can find on our linktree :https://linktr.ee/japanhiddenhistory
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The Last Samurai (2003) Series 1 Finale with Thomas and Heather of Japan Archives
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This week Jon is joined by Thomas and Heather of the Japan Archives podcast as they break down 2003's Tom Cruise-Tacular Japanese Epic The Last Samurai From a film LOOSELY based on the events of 1877 Satsuma Rebellion and the life of french artillery office Jules Brunet, we delve into the causes of Japan's reopening to the western powers, the real …
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The Heike Story (2021) with Jamal of Getinthemecha
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This week Jon is joined by Jamal of the getinthemecha podcast as they break down 2021's classic The Heike Story (2021) Based on the medieval 13th-14th century Japanese epic, the Tale of the Heike (Heike Monogatari), we delve into the history of the Genpei wars (1180-85 CE) that it recounts as well as the history and many forms that the text has tak…
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Princess Mononoke (1997) with the Suuuper Anime Podcast
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This week Jon is joined by Ed and Solo of the Suuuper Anime podcast as they break down the studio ghibli classic. Hayao Miyazaki's environmental masterpiece likes to say its set in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573 CE), however, it contains culture and elements of the Japanese past going back to the Neolithic era. Join the breakdown as Jon delves int…
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Yasuke (2021) The Black Samurai with Ashton Zala
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*Content Warning* This podcast contains conversations about ritual suicide and historical figures who had relationships with children* Yasuke is the famous black samurai, and the basis for LeSean Thomas’ and Studio Mappa’s 2021 ONA (original net animation) Yasuke for Netflix. But who is the historic figure that this character is based on? Even with…
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Join public historian Jon Combey as he breaks down Seven Samurai (1954). Set in 1586 CE, the classic piece of cinema by Kurosawa Akira is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in modern filmmaking. But how does it hold up to a historian's searching eye? To join Jon on his journey is the wonderful Vincent Kenny of the Hiki…
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Public historian Jon Combey introduces you to the world of Japanese history through the media that we consume every day. Meet the host, find out what the podcast is all about, and get excited about our upcoming episodes. You can always find out more on every topic we cover on our website : www.japanhiddenhistorypodcast.com Or follow us on social me…
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