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Kami and Canon - Anime and Manga Lore and Japanese Folklore
CTDev
97 episodes
1 week ago
Welcome to the definitive deep-dive into the mythological roots of Japanese pop culture. Join us on a journey from the vibrant screens of modern anime and manga to the timeless world of Japanese folklore. Together, we'll explore how the tales of mischievous yokai, powerful kami, and legendary samurai have shaped the characters and conflicts in the anime and manga you love.
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Welcome to the definitive deep-dive into the mythological roots of Japanese pop culture. Join us on a journey from the vibrant screens of modern anime and manga to the timeless world of Japanese folklore. Together, we'll explore how the tales of mischievous yokai, powerful kami, and legendary samurai have shaped the characters and conflicts in the anime and manga you love.
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Animation & Manga
Leisure
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The Man Who Couldn't Pull His Own Trigger: Deconstructing the Hardboiled Hero in No Guns Life
Kami and Canon - Anime and Manga Lore and Japanese Folklore
13 minutes 37 seconds
1 month ago
The Man Who Couldn't Pull His Own Trigger: Deconstructing the Hardboiled Hero in No Guns Life

In this podcast episode, we take a deep dive into the cyberpunk world of No Guns Life. The discussion begins with the series' central premise: a society transformed by "Extension" technology, where cybernetically augmented individuals, known as the Extended, have become a new social class. This episode explores how the monolithic Berühren Corporation wields its technological monopoly to exert control, creating a system of dependency that blurs the line between enhancement and exploitation. We then analyze the protagonist, Juzo Inui, a hardboiled detective with a revolver for a head who, despite his immense power, cannot fire his own primary weapon. This podcast examines how this core concept deconstructs the lone-wolf detective archetype, forcing a narrative centered on interdependence and consent. The episode also covers the philosophical questions of identity and autonomy through Juzo's amnesia and the conflicting abilities of the young boy Tetsurō Arahabaki, whose power allows him to control other Extended. Finally, this podcast traces the show's lineage, connecting it to the foundational works of William Gibson and Philip K. Dick, the tropes of tech-noir, and its critical perspective on transhumanism.


Kami and Canon - Anime and Manga Lore and Japanese Folklore
Welcome to the definitive deep-dive into the mythological roots of Japanese pop culture. Join us on a journey from the vibrant screens of modern anime and manga to the timeless world of Japanese folklore. Together, we'll explore how the tales of mischievous yokai, powerful kami, and legendary samurai have shaped the characters and conflicts in the anime and manga you love.