The hashtag refers to the opposition movement of a bill that is being discussed in Japan's parliament, which seeks to increase the retirement age of prosecutors from 63 to 65. Critics argue that this would allow prosecutors to remain in office longer and that this will affect the country's democracy.
Nonetheless, the director's post on this topic made a negative impression on fans, with several of them arguing that they were disappointed to see him comment on political issues and some claiming that they would stop supporting his projects. The next day, Mizushima ridiculed the comments with the following post: "When they say" I am disappointed "or" what a shame "it amuses me, and the phrase" I will no longer support your works "I love it."
Later on Thursday, the director shared some general frustrations that are generated when a member of the anime industry expresses political views. "In the anime industry, although people don't dare admit it, there is silent pressure not to give opinions on politics," he published. To hell with it! ”He continued.
One of the comments replied, "I would like to see something in Japan that is similar to South Park," to which Mizushima replied, "I like that."
Earlier this week, Pokémon Adventures manga illustrator Satoshi Yamamoto apologized for posting pictures of the manga under the same hashtag, though he continued to express his personal opinions separately anyway.
According to the Kyodo News portal, the hashtag garnered more than 3.8 million posts Sunday night, and a host of Japanese celebrities and artists voiced their rejection of the bill, including singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and actors Arata. Iura and Kyoko Koizumi.
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