| Murakami uses the term to explain and critique the stubborn two-dimensionality of anime, manga and Japanese art, and Japan's kawaii consumer culture. |
| In 2003, it is the Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami, who is inspired by the legendary fabric. |
| Murakami was forced to flee to the north where Uesugi Kenshin granted him refuge. |
| However, these two defeats at the hand of Murakami did not deter Takeda Shingen. |
| He knew in this occasion, as the oldest of the group of karatekas, to express what he had learnt of the education of Master Murakami. |
| Murakami pursued him as well as he could, and recaptured his former fortress Shioda. |
