What kind of era is the Taisho era, which is the era setting of Kimetsu no Yaiba! ??

The Taisho era was set for the Devil's Blade.

The 15 years between the Meiji era, when the Edo Shogunate was destroyed and rapidly reborn as a modern nation, and the Showa era, which was defeated in World War II and achieved miraculous high economic growth from burnt fields, are called the Taisho era. ..

As you all know, the Taisho era was 1912-1926 . 15 years The shortest era in Japanese history was. By the way, the next shortest is the 30 years of the Heisei and Azuchi-Momoyama eras.

It was a short period of 15 years, but Great Kanto Earthquake, Taisho Democracy, World War I It is a turbulent era when Also, 1918 [Taisho 7] From Spanish flu Is rampant worldwide, and it is said that more than 23 million people have been infected and 390,000 people have died in Japan.

Even though it was a turbulent era, it was a short period of 15 years, so many people think that it is an era that is somewhat overshadowed. However, if you look at the chronology, you will notice that there were many turning points in history between the coronation of Emperor Taisho in 1912 and the demise of the Crown in 1926.

Main events of the Taisho era

• July 30, 1912 Emperor Taisho takes the throne With the demise of Emperor Meiji, Emperor Taisho takes the throne. The era name was changed from Meiji to Taisho.
• 1912 The first constitutional movement begins. Critics gathered in the Katsura Cabinet, and the first constitutional movement was initiated by the Rikken Seiyukai and the people who advocated the protection of the constitutional government and the defeat of the clan. .. As a result, the Katsura Cabinet will resign entirely.

  This event was called the "Taisho Political Crisis" and was the first case in which the Cabinet was overthrown by a popular movement. This will lead to the development of "Taisho Democracy."

• August 23, 1914 World War I

  In the wake of the Sarajevo incident, World War I broke out between the [allied nations] centered on Germany and the [allied nations] centered on the United Kingdom. Japan entered the war on the Allied side because of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, and occupied Qingdao and Saipan in Shandong Province, which is the sphere of influence of Germany.

  Furthermore, during this period, the power of European countries will weaken and the export of Japanese products to the Asian market will be promoted. There was a flood of orders for munitions from the Allies. As a result, the "Great War Economy" arose, and the Japanese economy developed dramatically. Some people have made huge fortunes called "nouveau riches".

• 1915 Japan issues "21 demands" to China With the withdrawal of Europeans from Asia, Japan seeks to expand its interests in China and asks China "21 demands". , "Succession of German interests in Shandong Province," "Lushunkou, extension of Dalian's lease deadline," etc.
• 1917 Russian Revolution When the Soviet Union was established, Japan will send troops to Siberia for fear of the spread of the revolution.
• 1918 "Rice riots" occur The price of rice soars due to the influence of the Siberian main troops. Dozens of women in Toyama Prefecture rushed to Yoneya to protest, causing riots in various parts of the country.
• June 1919 The Treaty of Versailles "The Treaty of Versailles" was signed, and at the same time the "League of Nations" was established. Japan has joined the League of Nations as a member of the victorious country and is a permanent member . Was elected to.
• Washington Conference will be held in November 1921
• September 1, 1923 The Great Kanto Earthquake occurred See below for details
• 1924 Second Constitutional Movement Begins
• December 25, 1926 Emperor Taisho demises Emperor Taisho demises and Emperor Showa takes the throne. It was changed to Showa and the Taisho era ended.

The Taisho era when the people joined forces and gave in to power

[ Taisho Democracy is a must-have when writing the Taisho era. 】is.

1914 [Taisho 3] World War I, which broke out in Japan, brings special demand to Japan. Exports increased, especially in the shipbuilding and steel industries, and Japan was booming.

Although the Japanese economy rose rapidly in this war, it could not be said that the entire nation was enriched just because some powerful capitalists had good thoughts. Many were oppressed and forced to live a difficult life.

In such an era, " Eliminate inequality, exchange opinions with people, and aim for a world where people can live comfortably There was a movement for. These movements are collectively referred to as [ Taisho Democracy . ] Is called.

The exploitation of the workers of the capitalists of this era was terrible, and even if they got sick, they could not rest. 1920 [Taisho 9] May 2 , May Day , the first workers' competition in Japan at Ueno Park in Tokyo Will be opened.

Approximately 10,000 workers gathered and [implementation of 8-hour work] [enactment of minimum wage law] And so on.

On the other hand, in rural areas, most of them rent land from landowners [ peasants ], And the rent, the tenant rent, was too high, and the farmers lived a miserable life. And, in response to May Day, this time it is a national organization of the peasant movement [ Japanese Peasant Union ] Was made in the 11th year of the Taisho era.

Women were the next to stand up, and the suffrage around this time. Was only for men, and women had no choice but to obey men without saying anything about politics. However, the women stood up [ Women's Liberation ] Occurs in various places.

In addition, the liberation order issued after the Meiji Restoration freed the Buraku people, such as eta and non-human, from feudal status, but in reality, various discriminations remained and many Buraku people remained. I was suffering from poverty as the civilization, the breeding industry, and the wealthy soldiers progressed.

People who were suffering stood up there and Buraku liberation movement Was launched, and in 1918 Zenkoku Suiheisha Was formed.

In this climate, the universal suffrage finally called for universal suffrage. Will occur.

At that time, the right to vote was limited to boys who paid a certain amount of tax, and most of the voters were landowners and capitalists, which should result in equal policy even if the elected people do politics. there is not.

The general election movement took place here and there, and the government was unable to control the people. Finally, the General Election Law was promulgated in 1918, and all boys over the age of 25 were given the right to vote. However, women's suffrage has not yet been acknowledged at this time, and it is still a long way off.

In this way, it was the Taisho era when people from various positions stood up and laid the foundation for realizing an equal society.

Taisho

Against the backdrop of Taisho democracy, a trend of respecting individuals and respecting freedom emerged and became the basis of the ideas and culture of the Taisho era. In particular, women are getting a lot of attention, and women's social advancement is increasing. [ Professional women ] Has come to be called.

Women's education has become popular, the number of female students has increased, and women's culture such as Takarazuka Girl Opera Company, girls' magazines, clothes, and cosmetics has been born, and fashion and beauty in particular have made remarkable progress. At the end of the Taisho era, fashionable clothes were dressed, moles on short hair, and manicure on the nails became the cutting edge of fashion.

At the time of the Taisho era, they were at the forefront of fashion [ modern girl ], Abbreviated as [ moga ] Will also be called.

In the Showa era, these cultures became [ Taisho Roman ] Will be called.

Guess the detailed era setting of Kimetsu no Yaiba

In the original Devil's Blade, the synopsis is [ Time is Taisho ], So there is no doubt that it is a story of the Taisho era.

In the specific year, Sumijiro meets at the final selection of Mt. Fujisatsu, [ Teoni ] Is " I will never forget it was around the time of Keio 47 years ago ... I will think from the line.

The Keio era of the Edo period was 1865 to 1868 . Because of the short time, the final selection was done by adding 47 years to it. 1912 [Taisho 1st year] -1915 [Taisho 3] It will be.

If you dig deeper, the first episode will be in the first year of the Taisho era or the second year of the Taisho era, because the Kamon family will be attacked miserably two years before the final selection. In addition, just before the miserable assault, Sumijiro said [ When the New Year comes, everyone is full ... ], So the first episode is around New Year It seems to be.

By the way, Taisho 1st year started on July 30 From the fact, around the New Year of the first episode is New Year of the 2nd year of the Taisho Is guessed. Since the Meiji era, the calendar has also been changed from the lunar calendar to the current calendar, but since the usage rate of the lunar calendar was 40% even in the rural areas of 1946, it is possible that Sumijiro also used the lunar calendar. Therefore, even if it is called New Year, it is not clear in this book whether it is New Year or Lunar New Year.

Kimetsu no Yaiba is a story before the Great Kanto Earthquake

With the Devil's Blade *, Kimujiro and Sadako In the scene where he came to Asakusa, the landmark building of Asakusa, which seems to be Ryounkaku, was reflected.

Ryounkaku, completed in 1890 [Meiji 23] in Asakusa, is a 12-story, 52-meter-high high-rise building with " Asakusa 12th floor . An observatory was set up, and it was one of the leading tourist destinations in Tokyo.

Due to the fact that it was partially destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, it was dismantled and no longer remains.

From that, it can be seen that Kimetsu no Yaiba is a story before the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923.

* Please check the animation as the image cannot be placed due to copyright issues. I couldn't confirm it in the comic.

Between the turbulent Meiji and Showa eras, the Taisho era tends to be passed through due to its shortness, but there are many major milestones leading to the present age, such as the advancement of women into society, the influx of Western culture, and the unity of the people.

Taisho Democracy was evaluated as having led to postwar democracy. In this era, the culture of clothes and hairstyles of the Taisho era can be confirmed in various media, and the buildings of that era often remain, so actually see and touch it to deepen the Taisho era. It would be good to go.