Anime: A style of animation originating from Japan, often characterized by colorful artwork and fantastical themes. It’s like cartoons but with its unique artistic style and storytelling.
Nationalism: The strong belief that the interests of a particular nation-state are of primary importance. It's like being a die-hard fan of your home team.
Imperial Japan: Refers to the historical nation-state existence from Meiji Restoration in 1868 until legislation forming modern-day Japan in 1947. It’s like an old version of a software before it got updated to its current form.