The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62-year-old veteran from the New Guinea campaign during World War II, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about war crimes committed by his fellow soldiers. Driven by the haunting memories of two unexplained deaths in his unit, he interviews survivors and the families of those involved, determined to shed light on the dark shadows of the past. Okuzaki’s journey reveals uncomfortable truths about loyalty, morality, and the psychological scars of war, challenging the narratives that have long been accepted about Japanese troops during the conflict.