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France-Japan Cartoon Row
The raising of the *One Piece* pirate flag by protesters in France during the October 17 demonstrations sparked a dispute between French and Japanese users. Some Japanese critics argued that using the symbol at protests—some of which were associated with violence and vandalism—disrespected the work, while French users saw it as an expression of resistance to corruption and authoritarianism. The argument went beyond the anime, escalating into racist insults and offensive generalizations about Black people and immigrants in France, and about work pressure, suicide, and isolation in Japan. The debate showed how anime characters have become global protest symbols, interpreted differently by those who see them as expressions of freedom and those who object to their use at demonstrations.
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