U.S. Police Departments Warn Parents: ‘Anime May Be A Gateway To Extremism’
Recent warnings issued by U.S. police departments have stirred national concern, as authorities claim that anime may be a gateway to extremist ideologies. The warnings, directed primarily at parents, suggest that certain online anime fandoms could be recruiting grounds for radical groups. The fears center around the idea that the themes of rebellion, justice, and defiance present in some anime series could appeal to vulnerable individuals seeking a sense of belonging or purpose....