China Condemns Pokemon and Detective Conan for Spreading Japanese Militarism
China’s military news agency has condemned popular anime series like Pokemon and Detective Conan, along with other cultural and sporting events, for allegedly promoting Japanese militarism. Recent controversies, including a Pokemon card game event at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine and criticism of athlete and idol performances, have fueled these accusations. China asserts that these cultural mediums are being used to spread a distorted version of history among young people, potentially paving the way for a resurgence of Japanese militarist ideals.
John Q. Hosedrinker