Management: This essay is meant to be less of a review and more of analysis of the show being examined. It contains plot spoilers for the Demon Slayer anime. Introduction What’s the first image that pops into your mind about Japan? When people bring up their ideas of Japanese aesthetic, their minds probably gravitate to … Continue reading An Open Taisho Secret: Demon Slayer and Fashion History in Taisho Era Japan
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