Anime and manga pass on Japan's wartime memories to Gen Z

Media & EntertainmentContent can help preserve historical perspectives and inspire contributions to peace"Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise," written and illustrated by Kazuyoshi Takeda, is about a kind-hearted Japanese soldier in World War II. (Photo by Yo Inoue)RYOMA KASHIWAGI and YUTO YAMANEAugust 23, 2026 00:30 JSTOSAKA -- "Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise" has joined the ranks of Japanese fictional works that draw on the country's history during World War II, sparking discussions of war and peace among a new generation.