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By the beginning of World War II (1941-1945) and middle of the second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), published kamishibai like all other media had come under the control of the government censors, and the stories had to closely align with the policies set forth by the Imperialist government.
In particular, late-era kamishibai, devoid of samurai but in search of underclass heroes to oppose feudal order, focused on peasant assassins unmentioned in the Japanese history books: the infamous Pariah Elite known as ninja (see Wainscot Societies).
Nov 11, 2009 · Kamishibai is a form of picture storytelling that evolved in Japan at the beginning of the twentieth century. With the coining of World War II, it became one of the most widely used mediums for propaganda, targeting both children on the homefront and newly colonized nations.
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Mar 1, 2021 · During World War II, kamishibai storytellers traveled through neighborhoods and bomb shelters to offer entertainment to all ages. The rise of television in the 1950s pushed kamishibai aside, McGowan says, but historians, schools, librarians, publishers, and storytellers are working to keep it alive.
May 2, 2016 · The first in-depth scholarly study in English of the Japanese performance medium kamishibai, Sharalyn Orbaugh’s Propaganda Performed illuminates the vibrant street culture of 1930s Japan as...
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Sep 25, 2019 · Abstract. A centuries-old Japanese storytelling tradition is being revived for modern audiences. Meet kamishibai – from kami, meaning paper and shibai, meaning play or theatre – an ancient art...
Jan 1, 2022 · After World War II, a new kamishibai movement began that centred on peace, love for children, and affirming the value of life. Published kamishibai that explored the meaning and wonder of life became mainstream. In 1957, Doshinsha was founded as a publisher of kamishibai.
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