SOAS Explains: Ghost of Yōtei

Ghost of Yōtei has finally dropped. This much-anticipated game transports players to 17th-century rural Japan - with a female warrior, Atsu, at its centre. Her reveal sparked debate, as developers defended their choice of lead.

Dr Filippo Cervelli, Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature, unpacks how Ghost of Yōtei balances historical authenticity with modern storytelling - and reveals some cultural influences you might have missed.

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