An opinion piece on gender equality in anime and manga went viral, sparking debate among fans and professionals. The opinion stated that, despite accusations of discrimination, the industry in Japan has been a space where women also excel.
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The author argued that the manga industry doesn't suffer from significant gender inequality, citing examples such as Ryouko Kui, author of "Dungeon Meshi," and Rumiko Takahashi, creator of "Urusei Yatsura," who showcased women's talent in this field. However, the publication emphasized that women have played a fundamental role in the industry for decades.
The opinion highlighted that women have played important roles in the anime industry since the 1950s, long before the term "women's activism" gained traction. One example of this is Studio Ghibli, which in 2008 created a daycare center for employees' children, supporting women in the workplace.
Therefore, the publication challenged the idea that the anime and manga industry is discriminatory, calling it unfair and misinformed. The author emphasized that the presence of strong female characters, such as "warrior girls," demonstrates the significant and active role of women in the industry.
The opinion generated diverse reactions: some believe that the anime industry promotes gender equality, while others claim that there are still issues of discrimination that need to be addressed.
Check out the opinions on the subject:
- “I heard there are no women in the Shonen Jump editorial department.”
- "That's because the target audience is boys. If there were no women in Margaret's editorial, then yes, it would be a problem."
- "Shueisha is openly conservative. These days, it's impossible for Jump's target audience to be exclusively boys. This publisher reflects an ideology."
- “In the world of manga and anime, there are many female directors.”
- "Fundamentally, the topic is misplaced. But just because creators can participate freely doesn't mean the content they create isn't mostly discriminatory."
- "It's a world where talent matters. If you can create an interesting manga, you win, regardless of your genre."
- "Saying 'even women' is wrong. In the otaku world, women are superior in both production and consumption."
The debate continued with other anime mentioned:
- "The presence of female characters in works and the success of female animators are two different things. Women are often portrayed in a discriminatory manner."
- "Didn't women hate male otakus? If they were discriminated against in the past, it's understandable."
- "Rumiko Takahashi was criticized by Mamoru Oshii. Now that I think about it, Beautiful Dreamer is a misogynistic work created by Oshii."
- “So the author of Kimetsu no Yaiba is also a woman.”
- “There are no proper pressure groups in the otaku industry, so feminist organizations attack because it is an easy target.”
- "The anime world is pure fantasy. They don't know how to interact with real women, they have immature and aggressive ideas. I know this from anime icons."
- “Those who have anime icons at a certain age probably don't have family, and that's why they're so aggressive.”
- "I thought it was common knowledge that there are a lot of women in anime companies. In the Kyoto Animation fire, more than half of the victims were women. Don't you watch the news?"
- "There are many women who hold discriminatory views against other women and transgender people. Having a large number of female workers isn't enough to open up an industry to women."
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Source: Yaraon
