Contains English translations of thirteen Japanese science fiction stories, written since the 1960s.

After the Meiji Restoration of 1868 Japan modernized rapidly, transforming itself perhaps more quickly than any other country in history. However, the change wa

Since the end of the Second World War—and particularly over the last decade—Japanese science fiction has strongly influenced global popular culture. Unlike

The time is long overdue to present the work of Japanese science fiction and fantasy writers to the world in English. The first book in a planned series, Specul

Starting with the history of apocalyptic tradition in the West and focusing on modern Japanese apocalyptic science fiction in manga, anime, and novels, Motoko T