Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, created by Hirohiko Araki in 1987, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a family of warriors who possess supernatural powers.

Japan's surrender in World War II was announced on August 15, 1945, and marked the end of the war in the Pacific.