Shogun - Vol. 1 Ch. 1 - The Man Called the General!

[MangaDex]

 

[sssr]

This was a fun read back in the '80s, but in retrospect it teaches a lot of very bad ideas about Japanese economics and international relations. I think the worst part of it is how the story tries to perpetuate the model of "virtuous" zaibatsu dynasties that we already know caused Japan's economic stagnation and in any case never existed IRL.

 

[AcidVlad]

Soulful entry

but too much of a Gary Stu MC tbh

 

[DesertStorm]

This was a fun read back in the '80s, but in retrospect it teaches a lot of very bad ideas about Japanese economics and international relations. I think the worst part of it is how the story tries to perpetuate the model of "virtuous" zaibatsu dynasties that we already know caused Japan's economic stagnation and in any case never existed IRL.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

Also, thanks for scanlating this!

 

[sssr]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

Also, thanks for scanlating this!

Er, Hokuto no Gun is the scanlator. Please be clear about that. I just comment.

 

[Late_Komei]

This was a fun read back in the '80s, but in retrospect it teaches a lot of very bad ideas about Japanese economics and international relations. I think the worst part of it is how the story tries to perpetuate the model of "virtuous" zaibatsu dynasties that we already know caused Japan's economic stagnation and in any case never existed IRL.

Any noticeable examples you remember from this series?

 

[sssr]

Any noticeable examples you remember from this series?

The first chapter already gives you those. I made sure not to mention other stuff from other chapters.

The rich old guy is the head of a "virtuous" zaibatsu who is looking for an heir outside his house. The Tatsumis are an evil zaibatsu that has a rejected virtuous heir.

The fundamental assumption of international relations in the very first chapter is that personal relationships can trump national politics in a very egregious manner. It also somehow assumes that France operates like an authoritarian regime ruled by a dictator, which is really hilarious when you think about it.

 

[Late_Komei]

The first chapter already gives you those. I made sure not to mention other stuff from other chapters.

The rich old guy is the head of a "virtuous" zaibatsu who is looking for an heir outside his house. The Tatsumis are an evil zaibatsu that has a rejected virtuous heir.

The fundamental assumption of international relations in the very first chapter is that personal relationships can trump national politics in a very egregious manner. It also somehow assumes that France operates like an authoritarian regime ruled by a dictator, which is really hilarious when you think about it.

Alright, thanks for the insight, mate.