Shinichiro Watanabe Pulled the Wildest Move By Naming Lazarus’ Possible Villain After the Father of Operant Conditioning
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Few directors can boast about having mastered the art of subtle cultural references in storytelling, and Shinichiro Watanabe is one of them. The man is a visionary, and while he is working on Lazarus right now, he has previously worked on some of the most iconic anime like Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop.
He has worked on several notable projects and never fails to leave his mark on them. Lazarus is no exception. Watanabe proves he is still a master of cultural references and expert storytelling by naming the show’s villain after the Father of Operant Conditioning, Dr. B. F. Skinner.
Christine, Leland, Axel, and Doug talking to Hersch | Credits: Mappa
While it may seem like a simple reference to others, we know its significance in the story and our society. Let’s see...
Few directors can boast about having mastered the art of subtle cultural references in storytelling, and Shinichiro Watanabe is one of them. The man is a visionary, and while he is working on Lazarus right now, he has previously worked on some of the most iconic anime like Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop.
He has worked on several notable projects and never fails to leave his mark on them. Lazarus is no exception. Watanabe proves he is still a master of cultural references and expert storytelling by naming the show’s villain after the Father of Operant Conditioning, Dr. B. F. Skinner.
Christine, Leland, Axel, and Doug talking to Hersch | Credits: Mappa
While it may seem like a simple reference to others, we know its significance in the story and our society. Let’s see...
- 4/15/2025
- by Vamsi Krishna
- FandomWire
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