This article explores the artistic interpretations of World War II aerial warfare by Taiwanese artist Li Li-chung and Japanese artist Kota Takeuchi. By analyzing their video works in parallel, the author highlights differing perspectives on the war – a colonial viewpoint from Taiwan and an imperial one from Japan. The artists’ work challenges conventional historical accounts by focusing on the experience of aerial warfare and its impact. Both artists adopt nonhuman perspectives, exposing the perceptual violence inherent in war. The analysis reveals how art serves as a tool to preserve historical memory and potentially prevent future conflicts. Ultimately, the comparison demonstrates a complex dialogue between Taiwan and Japan regarding a shared, yet differently experienced, past.