What do the Japanese think about Unit 731?
Japan reluctantly acknowledged the unit’s existence in the late 1990s, but has refused to discuss its activities. Instead, accounts of the unit’s activities have been built around testimony from former members, photographs and documentary evidence.
What is Shiro Ishii known for?
Both the United States and Great Britain tested biological weapons during World War II, but for ethical reasons such tests were limited to animal subjects. Japanese medical officer Shiro Ishii had no such scruples, and he unleashed some of nature’s deadliest pathogens on helpless humans, with horrifying results.
What happened to Ishii?
In his last years, Ishii could not speak clearly; he was uncomfortable and on pain medication and spoke in a harsh voice. He died on October 9, 1959 from laryngeal cancer at the age of 67 at a hospital in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Why did the US cover up Unit 731?
The decision made by General Douglas MacArthur to shield Unit 731 from prosecution set a precedent that the American government and military would overlook violations of international law, human rights abuse, or outright evil if it were advantageous to do so.
What does O-Ren Ishii say when she dies?
Fight against Beatrix and Death O-ren says, “That while a sword doesn’t get tired, the Bride must be.” The two trade comments and blows.
Why is Oren called cotton mouth?
Before striking, the Cottonmouth bares its fangs and shows the white lining in its mouth that earns it the name “Cottonmouth”, this could be explained as O-Ren being quite a show-woman when it comes to combat, utilizing stylistic, flashy moves as seen in combat with Beatrix.
Is Riki a bill?
There is fan speculation that Pretty Riki is actually a young Bill, but Quentin Tarantino has confirmed that this is not true and originally the anime was supposed to include a scene of O-Ren getting revenge on Riki as well as Matsumoto.