Riko Muranaka , a journalist and doctor in Japan, recently attracted attention from anime for expressing criticism towards characters in the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” franchise, specifically Mitsuri Kanroji .
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Journalist expresses discomfort with Mitsuri's breasts from Demon Slayer
However, the journalist comments on the following in her post on social media:
“The recent season of the anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' already occupies fourth place in the Netflix in Germany. The depiction of female characters with baby faces and large breasts has sparked discussions among Germans, including children, not because of sexism, but due to its unnatural and disconcerting nature. This type of representation, sometimes present in Japanese anime and manga , is not considered sexy or erotic, but rather a distortion of sexuality.”
Although it is not news that some criticism has been directed at the 'Kimetsu no Yaiba' series for portraying female characters with childlike appearances but mature bodies, often highlighted by their voluminous breasts. However, recent examples include Mitsuri Kanroji , known as the Pillar of Love, and the protagonist Nezuko Kamado , whose demonic transformation causes her to abandon her child form, growing a little (and, evidently, increasing in size as well).
Although there have been several complaints about this aspect, it is perhaps the first time that a prominent figure in Japan and on social media has spoken out on the matter.
Riko Muranaka's post quickly accumulated millions of interactions on X (Twitter), generating a variety of comments among anime and series fans.
- I wish I could honestly say I don't like it and that's it. If both adults and children hate the series, how did it reach fourth place in the national rankings?
- Are they referring to a sensual woman known as Mitsuri Kanroji?
- Demons don't exist in reality, what's the problem?
- First of all, I thought the Germans didn't want to see something like that. A story where the protagonist has lost his head to his enemies, I don't think they are prepared for these things.
- For foreigners, series like “Invincible” on Prime Video are R18. In Japan it's like a race to see who can produce the most extremely violent things, and children can watch them without any problems.
- It seems that there are some people who are not satisfied with Kimetsu no Yaiba's designs.
- If you don't like it, don't watch it. It seems like millions of Germans watch it anyway.
Season 1 of Demon Slayer premiered in April 2019, making the film a successful phenomenon. The second season premiered on December 5, 2021 in Japan. Finally, the 3rd season premiered on Crunchyroll after the release of the film To the Swordsmith Village – World Tour on February 2, 2023 in Japan.
Additionally, the first episode of Season 4 of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc will premiere in Japan on Fuji TV in spring 2024.
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Source: Yaraon!
