Have you ever been interested in the historical background of your favourite anime, manga, and video games? Join a PhD student in history to follow the development of modern Japan from the 1850s to the 21st century, learning about the media set across this period reflects the trends and events of the times. From Gintama to Golden Kamuy, from Raidou Kuzunoha to Rainbow, find out how Japan's history is shown through the media we enjoy, and maybe discover a new series to dive into.