"Medalist" anime has recently gained prominence for an impressive animation in one of its scenes, but what began as admiration quickly became controversy. South Korea Internet users accuse the production of copying a choreography by legendary skater Yuna Kim , Olympic champion in 2010.
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According to South Korean fans, the anime scene has almost identical movements to a Yuna Kim held in 2009 during an event from the International Ice Skating Union.
In addition to choreography, costumes and the chosen music, “Macabra Danza” , are extremely similar, raising suspicions that the studio would have been excessively inspired, possibly without official permission.
Korean social networks quickly inflamed with critical comments:
- "They never managed to beat her in real life, so they turned it into a villain into an anime to win a 'spiritual victory'."
- “They used the same song and an almost identical costume. How can you deny the resemblance? ”
- “In artistic skating, choreographies also have copyright. Did they ask for permission? ”
Despite criticism, some people try to minimize the controversy, arguing that although the music is the same, the structure of jumps and other technical details differ from Yuna Kim .
The plot of "Medalist" accompanies Inori Yuitsuka , an 11-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a professional artistic skater, trained by Tsukasa Akeuraji , a former patter determined to guide her to Olympic gold.
Finally plagiarism or inspiration in the medalist anime? The debate is open. And you, what do you think of this controversy? In addition, keep following animenew for more updates about the world of anime, manga and geek culture!
Source: Yaraon!
