The book
Warriors of Legend
is one of the first of its kind, using a specific Japanese anime/manga series- the megahit
Sailor Moon
- to teach about Japan. Neophytes to Japan studies will find
an accessible way to learn about this fascinating country. Those who know quite a lot about Japan already will find their understanding enhanced by the way the book analyzes the nuances of Tokyo's history and Japanese society. The book also argues that
is a unique series in that it was both internationally popular and strongly structured by the culture of the city of Tokyo and post-Economic Bubble Japan.