Recently, the Japanese far-right party Sanseito has stirred controversy by advocating for state control and censorship of anime and manga production.
On their official platform, Sanseito states a desire to regulate the creation of manga, anime, and games under state authority, shifting the focus from economic viability to promoting government-approved social values.
- According to Sanseito, the Agency for Cultural Affairs should oversee the development of manga, anime, and games to ensure their cultural integrity, rather than evaluating them based on economic factors.
While the specific titles targeted by Sanseito remain undisclosed, the party’s proposal has sparked outrage among Japanese citizens who value the country’s existing free speech protections.
Despite being considered a fringe party, Sanseito’s influence has grown amidst political uncertainty and external pressures, including challenges from tourism and instability in the United States.
