New book “Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces Anime “War Theory”” to be released on January 17th

A heated discussion on anime/special effects x military!
The much-talked-about book footage of “Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces” released on January 17th

On January 17, 2025, Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Nariyuki Iikubo) will bring together military, anime, and special effects experts to create a new platform for "war" depicted in anime and special effects. releasing a book titled ``Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces: Anime's ``War Theory'''' that thoroughly discusses the issue . The ``shoji'' of this book, which has been a hot topic, has now been released.

Overview of “Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces Anime “War Theory””

In this book, experts delve into the many wars and weapons depicted in anime and special effects, exploring the line between "fiction" and "reality."

• How did the communication scenes in Mobile Police Patlabor look to real-life Self-Defense Force personnel?
• In the world of Neon Genesis Evangelion, why hasn't the Soviet Union collapsed?
• What is the commonality between the operating method of "Bakagarasu" that appears in "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and the transport aircraft "Gigant" developed in Nazi Germany?
• Is the actual name of the nuclear weapon considered in "Shin Godzilla" different?

Using anime and special effects as themes, the content is told from military, historical, and cultural perspectives, making you rediscover a new appeal of entertainment works.

“War theory” discussed by the authors

Chapter 1: Anime war and weapons

Yu Koizumi, an associate professor at the University of Tokyo, Sugio Takahashi of the National Institute for Defense Studies, and Hiroyuki Ota, a reporter for the Asahi Shimbun, will discuss wars and weapons depicted in classic anime such as Space Battleship Yamato, Gundam, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Thorough analysis of reality.

Chapter 2: Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces

A thorough examination of the depiction of battles in the Godzilla series from a military perspective, with questions such as "Can a 16-inch gun defeat Godzilla?"

Chapter 3: Japan-German “Evangelion” Otaku Showdown

Japanese "Eva" fans and German anime fans will dig deeper into "Eva" from their respective cultural perspectives.

Chapter 4: Hayao Miyazaki's love of mecha

Experts passionately talk about Miyazaki's commitment to machines and airplanes.

Author introduction

• Yu Koizumi
  Associate Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo. Russian military and security expert. His books include ``200 Days of the Ukraine War.''
• Sugio Takahashi
  Director, Defense Policy Research Department, National Institute for Defense Studies. Specializes in security theory and the Japan-US alliance. His books include ``The End of Nuclear Oblivion.''
• Hiroyuki Ota (Hiroyuki Ota)
  Asahi Shimbun reporter. Continues reporting on the theme of ``Nationalism, War, and Stories'' at the Culture Department.
• Marai Mentrein
  Born in Germany, lives in Japan. A multi-talent who is active on NHK German Language Course and TV Tokyo. He calls himself ``German by profession,'' and his unique perspective is appealing.

“Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces Anime “War Theory”” book information

• Book title: “Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces Anime “War Theory””
• Author: Yu Koizumi, Sugio Takahashi, Hiroyuki Ota, Marai Mentline
• Release date: January 17, 2025
• List price: 1,243 yen (tax included)
• Format: Shinsho format
• Number of pages: 320 pages
• ISBN: 978-4-16-661480-6
• Bibliography URL: https://books.bunshun.jp/ud/book/num/9784166614806

A must-read for anime fans, special effects fans, and military fans!
``Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces Anime ``War Theory'' is a challenging book that questions the essence of ``war,'' which lies between fiction and reality. Don't miss the release date on January 17th!

■Press release source - Bungeishunju Co., Ltd.
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