Folklore and History in Otome Yokai Zakuro

A podcast discussion about the anime Otome Yokai Zakuro. We'll look at how the series uses Japanese folklore, like yōkai and the modern idea of hanyō (half-spirits), to tell a story about a major turning point in Japanese history—the Meiji Restoration. We explore how these supernatural stories shape the characters and the main themes of cultural change and identity.Tags:Otome Yokai Zakuro, anime, folklore, Japanese history, Meiji Restoration, yokai, hanyō, supernatural, anime analysis