Riko Muranaka , a journalist and doctor in Japan, recently attracted the attention of anime for expressing criticism regarding characters from 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 the following in her social media post:
“The recent season of the anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' has already reached fourth place in the Netflix in Germany. The depiction of female characters with baby faces and large breasts has generated 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.”
While it's not new 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 large breasts. However, recent examples include Mitsuri Kanroji , known as the Love Pillar, and the protagonist Nezuko Kamado , whose demonic transformation causes her to abandon her childlike form, growing somewhat (and, evidently, increasing in size as well).
Although there have been numerous complaints about this aspect, it is perhaps the first time that a prominent figure in Japan and on social media has spoken out about the issue.
Riko Muranaka's post quickly garnered millions of interactions on X (Twitter), generating a variety of comments among anime fans and fans of the series.
- I wish I could honestly say I don't like it, period. 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 loses his temper to his enemies—it doesn't seem to me that they're prepared for that sort of thing.
- For foreigners, series like "Invincible" on Prime Video are rated R18. In Japan, it's like a race to see who produces the most extremely violent content, and children can watch it without problems.
- It seems that there are some people who are not satisfied with the designs of Kimetsu no Yaiba.
- If you don't like it, don't watch it. It seems millions of Germans watch it anyway.
The first season of Demon Slayer premiered in April 2019, becoming a hugely successful phenomenon with the release of the film. The second season premiered on December 5, 2021 in Japan. Finally, the third season premiered on Crunchyroll after the release of the film To the Swordsmith Village – World Tour on February 2, 2023 in Japan.
Furthermore, the first episode of the 4th season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc will premiere in Japan on Fuji TV in the spring of 2024.
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Source: Yaraon!