In the entertainment industry, the appeal of sex is undeniable, spanning books, movies and music. Now, a recent report from Japan indicates that several manga series are facing criticism along with their respective magazines.
Surprisingly, the Japanese Communist Party is preparing to launch a global complaint against the depiction of 'sexy' women in manga.
The particular complaint was discovered by Togetter blogger Misato Nakayama, who came across a survey regarding manga and magazines in Shimbun Akahata, a newspaper affiliated with the communist party. The survey aimed to gauge public perception of adult comics and magazines sold in stores.
Netizens were surprised by the survey, especially when they saw the list of targeted magazines.
Weekly Young Jump, Young Animal, Weekly Shonen Champion, and other manga anthologies are among them. It seems that the Japanese Communist Party was unhappy with these publications due to their depiction of 'sexy' women in advertisements and works of fiction.
“In our initial survey, we discovered the reappearance of adult magazines in convenience stores, despite our previous efforts to ban them through campaigns. We are currently conducting a nationwide survey to investigate the presence of adult magazines that sexually objectify women in stores… We will also present our findings to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.”
The importance of women's rights is undeniable, causing mixed reactions from netizens about this new survey. Some say the report represents an attack on artistic expression, prioritizing the censorship of women's empowerment.
Others are undecided about their opinion of the manga and its depiction of over-sexualized heroines. As the survey progresses, manga enthusiasts are waiting to see if any significant results will emerge.
