In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we explore the life, work, and shocking death of Yukio Mishima, one of Japan’s most enigmatic literary figures. From his early influences and literary brilliance to his obsession with beauty, honor, and nationalism, Mishima’s story is one of artistic intensity and psychological complexity. His dramatic ritualistic suicide was not just a political statement but the culmination of a lifelong interplay between creativity, ideology, and self-destruction. How did his struggles with identity, perfectionism, and mental health shape his work? And what does his story reveal about the dark side of genius? Join us as we delve into Mishima’s aesthetic vision, his militaristic obsessions, and the haunting connection between artistic brilliance and psychological turmoil.
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