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Japan petition takes aim at Trump manga, anime posts
Fans say the posts use iconic characters for political messaging and may infringe creators’ rights, reviving calls to respect Japanese manga.
- Nearly 20,000 people signed an online petition in Japan protesting President Donald Trump's use of anime and manga characters. The effort gained momentum after Trump shared a video on Saturday depicting himself as Naruto Uzumaki.
- Upset has simmered since March, when fans noticed the president using imagery featuring Pikachu, Naruto, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. The White House X account previously combined footage of military strikes on Iran with clips from the Yu-Gi-Oh! series.
- "For many years, these works have inspired audiences around the world by conveying values such as courage, friendship, and perseverance," the petition reads. Fans expressed concern that political use differs from creators' intentions.
- Pok Company International spokeswoman Sravanthi Dev stated the firm was not involved in the content's creation. "Our mission is to bring the world together, and that mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," Dev said.
- Trump has frequently utilized AI-generated content to boost his image, including a recent music video featuring Anthony Constantino. Some fans found the posts "hilarious," suggesting increased international recognition, while others criticized the political use.
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The Independent (US)Tens of thousands of Japanese fans protest Trump’s use of manga and anime
A petition with over 23,000 signatures said using the creative works that aim to convey ‘courage, friendship, and perseverance’ in a ‘military context’ has caused concerns among anime and manga fans
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The petition regained intensity due to the recent use of anime and manga motifs by the US president
A petition, launched in March, has reappeared for several days because the American president has published a video in which manga hero Naruto Uzumaki carried the traits of Donald Trump. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
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