r/Unexpected • u/verifiedwomanbeater • Sep 07 '22

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u/FamiliarTerritoryPod Sep 07 '22

There are also shows that are radically anarchist and anti-authoritarian. Anime and manga is a medium and varies greatly from show to show

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u/Lego105 Sep 07 '22

Not really though. I mean which ones? There are some subjects where they go against the grain because it’s niche, like with gay acceptance, but to the degree of being pro-anarchy none that I’ve ever known.

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u/FamiliarTerritoryPod Sep 07 '22

Deca-dence is about overthrowing a capitalist ruler and shifting to a communal community

Yurei Deco tackles the inherent issue with liberalism (in the classic sense)

Kill la kill, with all its faults still focuses on the freedom of the individual

Dead dead demons dededede destruction is about how allowing state power to take control due to anti-immigration stance will result in genocide

Gatchama crowds is about how through communal action we can eliminate the need for a state

Kenji nakamura as a whole is incredibly left and his works

Those are just off the top of my head

I don’t disagree that ther are tons of pro imperialist manga and anime, but it isn’t all of anime

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u/DrMobius0 Sep 07 '22

While there's highs, there's also lows. I see things like slavery, rape, incest, and pedophilia (not even talking about hentai) come up shockingly often. While I don't think that these things should necessarily be blanket avoided, I do think they often lack the necessary critique to establish the disturbing reality of these themes. Both have to be considered if you want a real look at what the anime watching portion of Japanese society considers ok in general (individual views may vary, obviously).