An opinion piece about gender equality in anime and manga went viral, sparking debate among fans and professionals. The opinion piece 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 does not suffer from significant gender inequality, mentioning examples such as Ryouko Kui, author of "Dungeon Meshi," and Rumiko Takahashi, creator of "Urusei Yatsura," who showcased the talent of women in this field. However, the publication highlighted that women have played a fundamental role in the industry for decades.
The opinion highlighted that since the 1950s, women have played important roles in the anime industry, long before the term "feminist activism" gained traction. One example is Studio Ghibli, which in 2008 created a daycare center for the children of its employees, supporting women in the workplace.
Therefore, the publication challenged the idea that the anime and manga industry is discriminatory, calling it unfair and uninformed. The author highlighted 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 argue that there are still issues of discrimination that need to be resolved.
Check out the opinions on the subject:
- "I heard there are no women in the editorial department of Shonen Jump."
- "That's because the target audience is boys. If there weren't women in Margaret's editorial team, then that would be a problem."
- "Shueisha is openly conservative. Nowadays, it's impossible for Jump's target audience to be only boys. This publisher reflects an ideology."
- "In the world of manga and anime, there are many female directors."
- "Fundamentally, the topic is out of place. But the fact that creators can participate freely doesn't mean that the content created isn't mostly discriminatory."
- "It's a world where talent matters. If you can create an interesting manga, you win, regardless of its genre."
- “Saying 'even women' is wrong. In the otaku world, women are superior in both production and consumption.”
The discussion continued with other anime being mentioned:
- “The presence of female characters in works and the success of female animators are different things. Often, women are portrayed in a discriminatory way.”
- "Didn't women hate male otaku? 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 adequate pressure groups in the otaku industry, so feminist organizations attack because it's an easy target."
- "The world of anime 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 families, and that's why they're so aggressive."
- "I thought it was common knowledge that there are many 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 against transgender people. Simply having a large workforce isn't enough to open an industry to women."
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Source: Yaraon