The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.
Kyoto is a historic city in central Japan, famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional Japanese culture.
Neon Genesis Evangelion, created by Hideaki Anno in 1995, is a popular anime series that explores themes of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, and has become a cult classic.