I can't read French very well, but since there are many French people here... is this a reliable source?
seems like 20th Century Boys plot is becoming real
3rd Strike rulez ;)
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Rugalbernstein
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"Re(1):Violent mangas banned in Japan????"
, posted Thu 22 Jan 08:33
It's only the Mayor of Tokyo who has "banned" them; I think it's only under certain circumstances (like if children have easy access) and I think it will go about as far as the attempt to ban the sale of used games went in Japan (I.E., nowhere)
quote: It's only the Mayor of Tokyo who has "banned" them; I think it's only under certain circumstances (like if children have easy access) and I think it will go about as far as the attempt to ban the sale of used games went in Japan (I.E., nowhere)
Banning the sale of used games?! o_O That's just crazy. Pfft... people will always find alternative methods to getting what they want anyway. -- --' When will the 'authorities' learn? tsk tsk...
kikkoken
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New Red Carpet Member
"Re(1):Violent mangas banned in Japan????"
, posted Thu 22 Jan 09:37
my translation
Mangas in Danger in Japan. The mayor of Tokyo has just passed a law to regulate violence in magazines compiling extracts of mangas to come. This especially concerns magazines geared toward a young audience, including Shônen Jump. Art containing explicit violence might thereby see its publication dicontinued. One Piece and Naruto might fall into this category. Not long ago, Japan was condemning the author and the publisher of a porn manga, which is a bad omen for mangas as a whole. This situation is reminiscent of how France had frowned upon mangas a few years ago. Unbelievable.
Radish
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Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(1):Violent mangas banned in Japan????"
, posted Thu 22 Jan 09:58
On one hand I don't support the banning of art or literature unless it specifically incites illegal behavior (i.e writing a book telling people to kill others; telling HOW to do it would be ok since it's just information) and even that is up to some interpretation.
However after spending some time on 4chan, I have been disgusted with the insane level of misogyny that's displayed in some of these comics and the reponses of “WOW THAT’S SO HOT TIME TO JACK OFF!!!!”
I'm not saying that we should ban any of it, but I certainly don't want some of that stuff getting anywhere close to mainstream.
sabo10
792th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member+
"Re(2):Violent mangas banned in Japan????"
, posted Thu 22 Jan 15:52
It looks like Mr. Chillingsworth has decided to grace this thread with his presence.
"Violent mangas banned in Japan????" 
