Japanese animation has long had a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable, but is it pushing too far these days?
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Critics said “Maruta Shiga” was a reference to human experimentation during World War II, but some see the same problem in his new name.
Controversial anime divided opinions even within Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization.
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