In a recent news program in Japan, controversy broke out when a comment was shown stating that otakus participate in donation campaigns of blood only to “introduce its fluids into the bodies of other women”. The term “fluids” refers in this context to the blood donated by these people. Although this is not the first time that otaku participation in these campaigns has been criticized, this unfortunate statement has caught the attention of comment forums.
The comment, shown on television, has generated a wave of
negative responses, especially from people who have needed blood transfusions
or acquaintances who have undergone this medical procedure. Many
appreciated the constant participation of manga and anime fans in blood
donation campaigns, highlighting that they do so not only for the collaboration
with the Japanese Red Cross, but also for the opportunity to receive prizes and
merchandise related to your favorite anime franchises.
It is important to note that blood donation campaigns in
Japan have been successful thanks to the active participation of otakus, who,
motivated by solidarity and collaborations with the world of anime, have
contributed significantly to this noble cause. The controversy arising
from the derogatory comment highlights the importance of recognizing and
valuing the generosity of those who participate in these altruistic campaigns:
- «It
is always convenient to play the victim, but when everything around you is
considered your enemy, then you will never be at peace anywhere».
- «As
someone who has family members who survived illnesses thanks to blood
transfusions, I honestly feel grateful to all otakus».
- «It's
like those people who don't want to be undressed when they try to revive
them with a defibrillator».
- «Even
if you had lost a large amount of blood and your life was in great danger,
would you say that you don't want the blood transfusion because it came
from an otaku?».
- «It's
an idea that could only arise in the mind of another otaku, have you
thought about criticizing yourself?».
- «I
don't think that people who are going to donate blood to the Red Cross
campaigns have those kinds of ideas in their heads» .
- «If
the blood comes from an unhealthy person, they won't be allowed to donate,
I think you shouldn't worry about it».
- «Once
I was in the blood donation line behind an athlete, they took about double
what they took from me».
Fuente: Otakomu
