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The entirety of my updated Setting the Stage series is now complete, with the final episode now published! These are completely NEW videos with NEW scripts and visuals, probably my most polished history videos to date. Unfortunately, they have not all done well in terms of views, but I am extremely proud of them and wanted to put out this post to remind you to check them out if you have not yet already! I will likely be coming back to do a series recap in the near future.

Full Setting the Stage UPDATED playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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My review of Heaven and Earth has now been blocked as well. This is the second time within two weeks that an old review of mine has been copyright claimed/blocked. Although it was a different company conducting the claim this time, it does make me worry about the increased number of claims I have been receiving lately. I wonder about what video could potentially be next.

As for Heaven and Earth, you can expect a re-review in the near future. It is about time I rewatched it!

2 months ago | [YT] | 390

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My review for Kuroneko has been blocked by Toho. This video was from all the way back in 2019 so it's sad to see a classic go away. I know that the concept of copyrighted content/fair use is a bit different in Japan when comparted to the rest of the world, but I'll still never understand why companies decide to block positive reviews of their films. Of course, I don't really fight copyright claims anymore and instead just try to find alternative ways to approach content: like just showing pictures instead of video clips from a movie. In the future, I'll probably do a re-review of Kuroneko (probably around Halloween again for the spooky vibes!) so you can still hear my overall thoughts on the film!

2 months ago | [YT] | 209

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I have decided that I do plan to review the upcoming "Assassins Creed: Shadows." I know I had mentioned before that I was unsure if I would play it. I already had my own disinterest in the series and was not that excited by the trailer either. Yet given the wide number of controversies that have arisen surrounding the game, I felt it would be something worthwhile to explore more thoroughly first hand so that I could provide you all with my own thoughts. It will likely take me several weeks to play through the game/review it, so the video will not be out for some time after the game's March 20th release date.

With that said, are there any specific aspects of the game/history that you would like to see me discuss further in the review?

5 months ago | [YT] | 442

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Which of the three great families do you admire most?

6 months ago | [YT] | 579

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Choose your sword! The next video may be related to swords ;)

8 months ago | [YT] | 182

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I am honored to be taking part in an interview soon with the Professor Thomas Conlan of Princeton University. Many of us know Conlan for his many great Japanese history books, but he is also serving as a historical advisor for the upcoming samurai indie game "Warlord: Awaji"!
Are there any specific questions you would like asked in the interview?

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 507

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WE ARE 200,000 SUBSCRIBERS STRONG!!!

Thank you so much for the incredible support over the years!! Here is to more great moments to come!!

I am working on a fun video now to commemorate this achievement!

1 year ago | [YT] | 804

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Here is a fun question, what is your favorite way to engage with Japanese history? If you don't see your favorite way listed down below please put it in the comments!

1 year ago | [YT] | 257

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It's been a hectic few weeks... From the prior Yasuke interview drama, to a family member who has been dealing with a serious illness. I have not been able to be nearly as productive as I wanted to be this summer. However, I want you all to know that I have been slowly working on the next Edo period video which will be coming soon. I think you all know what it will be focusing on...

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