Shock

yurushock.bsky.social

30 April 2026 04:35

It's a nuanced topic that I think isn't considered enough for discussion. I'm sure others have more insider info and knowledge than me, but it would be ideal for people to listen to creator's concerns more. And by overseas, it's not just the west: art ends up harder to make with so many landmines.

Shock

yurushock.bsky.social

30 April 2026 04:35

This isn't to say that Japan is an utopia where everything is allowed without push back or that the west is taking everything away. Many creators over the decades had issues with local PTAs and censorship and, of course, there are fans everywhere in the world interested in all types of anime-manga.

Shock

yurushock.bsky.social

30 April 2026 04:35

But it can't be said enough how strong puritanical propaganda is in many countries to the point companies will react to them if not enough voice opposition. "Problematic" content can mean a ton of stuff and supporting art means sometimes supporting the right to exist of things you don't like.

Shock

yurushock.bsky.social

30 April 2026 04:35

Pripara had two regular main cast characters whose arcs were centered about gender and identity. To the point plot points were censored in overseas broadcasts. This type of plot line basically stopped showing up in modern Pretty series, never going in depth as Pripara did.

Shock

yurushock.bsky.social

30 April 2026 04:35

Meanwhile it's hard to imagine the conservative Shonen Jump allowing the publication of one of their classic series, Stop Hibari-kun today. A story that, while dated, still stars a trans heroine. Even the "joke kiss" between Naruto and Sasuke seems hard to imagine in the modern magazine.