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Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
Latest discharge leaves only one free broadcast station in all of Japan still willing to show Interspecies Reviewers.
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Critics say “Maruta Shiga” is a reference to human experimentation in Japan-occupied China.
It seemed the fan’s suggestion for what the baseball star should do with his money was not well-received.
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Major publisher’s promotion of Musume no Tomodachi has some saying the company is encouraging an illegal relationship with a minor.
”We expected a strong, positive reaction from young people” says city government spokesperson.
Spokesperson says anime collaborations have regularly led to increased blood donations.
Theorizes that otaku are more likely to meet blood drive requirements than more mainstream members of society.
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