The Great Anime Divide: Social Justice Warriors, “Defenders,” and the Ongoing Culture War
Introduction Think about a state of affairs: a well-liked anime collection, lauded for its beautiful animation and complex world-building, all of the sudden finds itself embroiled in controversy. On-line boards explode with heated debates, accusations fly, and battle traces are drawn. The supply of the battle? Allegations of problematic tropes, insensitive illustration, and even outright…
