Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
Summary
In Japan, many people are upset with President Donald Trump for using popular anime and manga characters like Naruto, Pikachu, and Yu-Gi-Oh! in his social media posts. Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition saying his use of these characters for politics is wrong and may violate the creators' rights.Key Facts
- President Trump has posted images and videos on social media featuring well-known Japanese anime and manga characters.
- Fans and creators feel using these characters in political posts goes against the original meanings of the stories.
- A petition with almost 20,000 signatures asks Trump and the White House to stop using Japanese manga for political purposes.
- The Pokémon Company said the White House did not have permission to use its images.
- Some posts mixed US military footage with clips from anime like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Dragon Ball.
- Trump shared a video on Truth Social showing himself as Naruto Uzumaki, a famous anime character.
- Some fans think this use is harmless or even good publicity for anime worldwide.
- The White House and other rights holders have been contacted for comments but have not publicly responded.
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