Japanese rapper Ryoff Karma has just lately stirred controversy together with his criticism of Japanese moe tradition.
He expressed his considerations on social media about Japan’s promotion of 2D lolicon fetish as a supply of nationwide pleasure.
Ryoff’s criticism was sparked by a go to to Koi-Yamagata Station, identified for its vibrant pink aesthetic and illustrations by Chizu Specific character Erio Miyamoto.
He expressed his disgust on the station’s design, calling it repugnant.
His statements rapidly acquired adverse reactions from anime followers, to which the rapper reaffirmed his place.
“What is the level of all these cringe anime avatar folks getting all upset and offended about my opinion? If it was the station within the metropolis I reside in, I truthfully would not need to use it.“
Ryoff went additional, stating that whereas there are numerous wonderful anime works, the extreme promotion of lolicon fetishism is damaging to Japan’s cultural picture.
He additionally criticized native communities for turning to anime-related advertising and marketing to draw vacationers, saying such efforts alienate bizarre residents.
“Certain, there are many nice anime on the market, however it’s arduous to see even anime which might be simply 2D lolicon fetish appearing prefer it’s one thing Japan needs to be culturally pleased with. It’s additionally actually painful to see struggling native areas, whose different industries have been weakened, desperately making an attempt to appease otaku with lolicon advertising and marketing.
In locations which might be already shrinking, utilizing it for a short lived buzz or calling it a “pilgrimage website” solely attracts a short-lived crowd of otaku, whereas bizarre individuals are pushed even additional away. Regardless of how arduous you strive. Use your mind extra.“
Ryoff’s feedback comply with the Japanese authorities’s announcement that it goals to extend the worldwide recognition of the nation’s artistic industries, together with anime, video games and different cultural content material, to twenty trillion yen by 2033.
Nevertheless, Ryoff’s criticism was not effectively acquired by the plenty. Many accused the rapper of hypocrisy, noting his behavior of sharing gravure idol photographs. This perceived double customary led to criticism from anime fans and gravure idol followers alike.
Regardless of Ryoff’s stance, many stay unconvinced as a result of he presents no concrete options or options to the present state of anime tourism.
Supply: Nikkan Sports activities, X
