The Stage 32 Videos: Video Essay

Samurai movies and cinema have captivated audiences both in Japan and internationally for over 100 years. With their rich historical and cultural stories, it's not hard to understand why! In this video I'll be talking about the history of Japanese samurai cinema and its progression over the decades.

Black Lagoon is an anime defined by its Hollywood-style action and larger-than-life characters. I take another look at the series to examine the series' unique lens, where everything and everyone are a matter of perspective. The Moral Relativity of Black Lagoon: https://youtu.be/CLss6Qxr648​ You can find my other video essays (including those for ANN) listed in my Anime Academia playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBs8N9amglMyTjVbB7OCi7IF_qclFy90Z