Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – Memories of the Past
March 16, 2016 Leave a comment
The past exerts a tremendous force on the characters in Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, it pulls at them incessantly, reminding them of past slights, problems that they have desperately tried to overcome, while raking up memories that they would have preferred left buried. Read more of this post
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – Past, Present, and Future
April 5, 2016 Leave a comment
The flow of time and its influence on everyday life has been a constant theme throughout Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. As Yakumo narrated his life story, dealing with the complexities of his relationships, and the problems that faced rakugo during the pre, and post-war years, we as the audience saw how quickly things can change, and how easily the past can be forgotten. Read more of this post
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