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BBCJun 10, 2026, 1:42 PM

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters

Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition opposing Donald Trump's use of anime and manga characters in social media posts, with critics arguing the imagery conflicts with the characters' values and may violate creators' rights.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aaron Schwartz/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock (16781945m) United States President Donald J Trump during a bilateral meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 March 2026. The war with Iran will be a major topic of discussions between the President and the PM. Trump Meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, Washington, USA - 19 Mar 2026
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aaron Schwartz/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock (16781945m) United States President Donald J Trump during a bilateral meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 March 2026. The war with Iran will be a major topic of discussions between the President and the PM. Trump Meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, Washington, USA - 19 Mar 2026 — Photograph: BBC
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