For most of the twentieth century; Asakusa was the major entertainment district in Tokyo. The Rokku or 'Sixth District' was famous as a theatre district; featuring famous cinemas such as the Denkikan. The area was heavily damaged by US bombing raids during World War II; particularly the March 1945 firebombing of Tokyo. The area was rebuilt after the war; but has now been surpassed by Shinjuku and other colorful areas in the city; in its role as a pleasure district.