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Roland Kelts on the Anime Markets in America & Japan →
Roland Kelts points out some interesting things about the state of Japan compared to the state of America. Anime conventions are definitely booming, despite some of the craziness that can go on.
Anime & manga won’t die. The industry just has to evolve. Once again, globalization is something Japan needs to accept. Period.
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What The Tokyo Youth Ordinance Bill Teaches Us About People
(Japan’s “Angel of Death” or “Jesus Christ Superstar”?)
Time to start off the New Year with a look at a big law that was passed last month in Tokyo, Japan and the circumstances behind it. I’m talking about none other than the Tokyo Youth Ordinance Bill, also known as Bill 156. It is a law that will basically prohibit displays of “excessive sexual acts” in anime & manga & regulate the sale of such anime/manga, to help protect children under the age of 18. However, what constitutes “excessive” has not been clearly stated and this law only covers cartoons & comics, not real pornography. Bill 156 was pushed heavily by Tokyo governor, Shintaro Ishihara. The man is perhaps very well-known for his outrageous & insensitive comments on foreigners, women, & homosexuals. He has also shown complete disgust for the otaku in Japan. The law highlights what appears to be an extreme personal bias by certain people, which is being satiated by the Tokyo government, against the visual culture of Japan. Bill 156 highlights more than just hatred on anime & manga, it is also a look at what makes society tick as a whole.
