Threat of censorship of Japanese manga comes from foreign international pressure. Known for creating works such as Negima! and UQ Holder, Ken Akamatsu has expressed interest in protecting manga and anime from censorship, and has managed to become a member of Japan’s parliament to fulfill this task. In a recent interview, Akamatsu reiterated his position that international pressure is the source of the problems regarding freedom of expression in manga.1.
Akamatsu has expressed concerns about “external pressure” to regulate “freedom of expression, especially for manga, anime and games.”6. In particular, he has pointed out the possibility of international agreements being passed that restrict expression, which would require changing national law to comply with the agreement. Therefore, Akamatsu emphasizes the need to prevent this scenario from occurring.1.
Additionally, Akamatsu has addressed the topic of AI art, which has seen a massive rise in recent years. According to Akamatsu, what is currently being discussed is ‘transparency of the learning data set’. To create AI art, you need to learn from billions of existing art, and there has been criticism that copyright holders have not given permission in many cases, making it illegal.1.
In short, Ken Akamatsu, as a mangaka and politician, is actively working to protect freedom of expression in manga and anime, and warns against international pressure that could lead to censorship. His work in the Japanese Parliament is a testament to his commitment to this cause.
2023-10-22 10:12:16
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