The Great Anime Divide: Social Justice Warriors, “Defenders,” and the Ongoing Culture War
Introduction Imagine a scenario: a popular anime series, lauded for its stunning animation and intricate world-building, suddenly finds itself embroiled in controversy. Online forums explode with heated debates, accusations fly, and battle lines are drawn. The source of the conflict? Allegations of problematic tropes, insensitive representation, or even outright bigotry. This is not an isolated…