A controversy is circulating in the otaku involving the anime Solo Leveling , recently released by the anime studio A-1 Pictures ( Sword Art Online , Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso ) on Crunchyroll.
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Therefore, Studio PPURI, responsible for the excellent opening sequence of the series, had its name removed from the anime's credits in South Korea. According to the blog Nave , this decision was based on the drop in stock prices of Solo Leveling , D&C Media . Studio PPURI attracted criticism in some regions of Korea due to elements considered 'anti-male' present in its works and its associations with the Megalia feminist movement. This resulted in an unfavorable reputation for the studio.
Although Megalia gained prominence in South Korea, in part due to its approach of denouncing misogynistic behavior by reversing it in online communities, the movement's characteristic symbol (half-closed fingers) provoked a significant reaction, especially due to its connotations related to the size of the Korean male sexual organ.
Therefore, Studio PPURI faced accusations of incorporating this gesture into several productions, such as MapleStory, Dungeon & Fighter, Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, and Blue Archive.
Furthermore, the trailer for the first anniversary of the global version of Blue Archive , produced by Studio PPURI, featured the gesture associated with the feminist movement. After its discovery, the video was removed from video platforms.
Conclusion:
Finally, the studio took decisive action by deleting all of its videos after a review of its catalog. In an apology for the “feminist gestures,” the studio assured that the lead animator responsible would not return. The impact of this situation on D&C Media's stock is evident, with a significant drop of more than 6% in the share price on January 15th, reflecting the concern and repercussions associated with the studio's actions.
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