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1. The forms of representation of the fictional history of World War II in Japanese anime works

There are endless ways to fictionalize the history of World War II in Japanese anime. Some works portray Japan as a victim of the war, downplaying or even beautifying its aggressive behavior. For example, some anime portray innocent Japanese soldiers, emphasizing their helplessness and pain in the war, but downplaying the suffering of the people of the invaded countries. Other works use fantasy elements to change the course of history and make Japan win in a fictional situation.

2. The role of this fiction in reshaping Japan’s national image

This fictionalized history of World War II has changed Japan's international image to a certain extent. It has made some viewers who do not know the truth of history sympathize with and understand Japan, believing that Japan was also a party that suffered in the war. This has blurred the fact that Japan was an aggressor and provided a channel for it to reshape its so-called "positive image."

3. The influence of Japanese animation from the perspective of cultural communication

As a popular culture, Japanese anime is widely spread around the world. Its exquisite pictures, rich plots and unique character settings have attracted a large number of fans. Through this cultural output, the fictional historical content in Japanese anime has also spread, which has a subtle influence on the audience's historical cognition.

IV. Interference with the International Community’s Cognition and Historical Truth

This act of fabricating history has seriously interfered with the international community's correct understanding of the history of World War II. It has misled the younger generation, causing them to misunderstand the truth of history and even question the authenticity of history. This poses a threat to maintaining world peace, respecting human rights and the principle of justice. However, we need to think deeply about why this phenomenon of fabricating history occurs in Japanese anime? This is closely related to Japan's post-war social environment and cultural atmosphere. In post-war Japan, some people tried to evade war responsibility and downplay the history of aggression through cultural works. At the same time, the rapid economic development has also made Japan eager to establish a new image internationally, and anime has become a tool.

V. The attitude and response strategies that the international community should have

The international community should remain vigilant in the face of the phenomenon of Japanese anime fabricating the history of World War II. On the one hand, we should strengthen historical education so that more people can understand the real history. On the other hand, through cultural exchanges and dialogues, we should urge Japan to face up to history and correct its mistakes. At the same time, countries should also strengthen the guidance of their own cultural industries and spread correct historical views and values. In short, the phenomenon of Japanese anime works fabricating the history of World War II to reshape the country's image deserves our high attention and in-depth thinking. We must adhere to the historical truth and defend justice and peace. Only in this way can we avoid the recurrence of historical tragedies and jointly build a better world.