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A scene evoking the boundary between the living world and the otherworld in Spirited Away, representing the ancient Shinto taboo of Yomotsuhegui from the Kojiki mythology

[Spirited Away and Japanese Mythology] The Myth...

The Terrifying Taboo of "Food" Hidden in a Global Masterpiece Spirited Away, the beloved Studio Ghibli masterpiece that broke all-time box office records in Japanese cinema. The protagonist, Chihiro, wanders...

[Spirited Away and Japanese Mythology] The Myth...

The Terrifying Taboo of "Food" Hidden in a Global Masterpiece Spirited Away, the beloved Studio Ghibli masterpiece that broke all-time box office records in Japanese cinema. The protagonist, Chihiro, wanders...

[Princess Mononoke and Japanese Mythology] Ashitaka's Curse: The Ancient Roots of the Tatarigami

[Princess Mononoke and Japanese Mythology] Ashi...

The True Identity of the "Most Terrifying Trauma" Etched in Japanese Anime History Princess Mononoke is a masterpiece that shines brilliantly in the history of Japanese cinema. At the beginning...

[Princess Mononoke and Japanese Mythology] Ashi...

The True Identity of the "Most Terrifying Trauma" Etched in Japanese Anime History Princess Mononoke is a masterpiece that shines brilliantly in the history of Japanese cinema. At the beginning...

The Shikon Jewel glowing between purified and defiled states, representing the Shinto concept of Ichirei Shikon — One Spirit and Four Souls balancing good and evil within the human heart

[Inuyasha and Japanese Mythology] The Shinto Ro...

The Monster Scroll That Captivated the World and the "Jewel That Grants Any Wish" The monumental dark fantasy series Inuyasha continues to be loved worldwide.  Set in the Sengoku period...

[Inuyasha and Japanese Mythology] The Shinto Ro...

The Monster Scroll That Captivated the World and the "Jewel That Grants Any Wish" The monumental dark fantasy series Inuyasha continues to be loved worldwide.  Set in the Sengoku period...

[BLEACH & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden Truth of Zanpakuto and the Souls of Blades

[BLEACH & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden Truth...

BLEACH continues to command enthusiastic support worldwide. One of its greatest appeals is the existence of the "Zanpakuto" (Soul-Cutter Sword) wielded by the Shinigami (Soul Reapers). Starting with the protagonist...

[BLEACH & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden Truth...

BLEACH continues to command enthusiastic support worldwide. One of its greatest appeals is the existence of the "Zanpakuto" (Soul-Cutter Sword) wielded by the Shinigami (Soul Reapers). Starting with the protagonist...

ONE PIECE and Japanese mythology — the Ama-no-Iwato myth behind the Dawn of the World, Sun God Nika, and the Drums of Liberation in the Wano Country Arc

[ONE PIECE & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden Tr...

In the world's biggest entertainment epic, ONE PIECE, the term "Dawn of the World" stands as one of the most critical keywords, especially within the monumental "Wano Country Arc." Under...

[ONE PIECE & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden Tr...

In the world's biggest entertainment epic, ONE PIECE, the term "Dawn of the World" stands as one of the most critical keywords, especially within the monumental "Wano Country Arc." Under...

[Demon Slayer & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden Truth of Hinokami Kagura and the Tragic Fire God

[Demon Slayer & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden...

Demon Slayer has captivated the world. In this epic tale, the most beautiful and mysterious technique wielded by the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, is the "Hinokami Kagura" (Dance of the Fire...

[Demon Slayer & Japanese Mythology]: The Hidden...

Demon Slayer has captivated the world. In this epic tale, the most beautiful and mysterious technique wielded by the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, is the "Hinokami Kagura" (Dance of the Fire...