I will say that I *know* the Japanese creativity is not meant as a “fight-back” against a social or political boogeyman (and even when it is, like *Persona 5*, it’s usually good.)
But I also think that for those who have institutional backing (like a major publication), they don’t have to worry about marketing, so there’s less need for ou…
I will say that I *know* the Japanese creativity is not meant as a “fight-back” against a social or political boogeyman (and even when it is, like *Persona 5*, it’s usually good.)
But I also think that for those who have institutional backing (like a major publication), they don’t have to worry about marketing, so there’s less need for outrage tactics. Even independents have Comiket. And I could be wrong, but I take it that putting someone on blast in public is considered bad form.
I will say that I *know* the Japanese creativity is not meant as a “fight-back” against a social or political boogeyman (and even when it is, like *Persona 5*, it’s usually good.)
But I also think that for those who have institutional backing (like a major publication), they don’t have to worry about marketing, so there’s less need for outrage tactics. Even independents have Comiket. And I could be wrong, but I take it that putting someone on blast in public is considered bad form.