'The world is rotten': execution and power in Death Note and the Japanese capital punishment system
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Ashley Pearson, Thomas Giddens, Kieran Tranter
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From its very genesis, manga – a powerhouse of Japanese popular culture – has served as a lens into the insecurities and frustrations of Japanese citizens. Rising to popularity in an entertainment-starved post-war climate, the circulation of manga’s fantastical stories and vivid imagery served as an escape for the Japanese citizenry from the uncertain and tumultuous future they faced.1 Using popular culture as a platform to comfort and explore the fears of the people, Japanese artists channelled protest and disquiet into their work.2
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Law and Justice in Japanese Popular Culture: From Crime Fighting Robots to Duelling Pocket Monsters
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International and comparative law