It's also not the first time Moon has done this sort of thing, with a dash of ironic misinfo. Wrapped under (seeming) authority.
"Why Kill Gods?" in particular is piece about how JRPGs are secretly Battleship Potemkin in fighting capitalism and religion. With no real sources.
"Why Kill Gods?" in particular is piece about how JRPGs are secretly Battleship Potemkin in fighting capitalism and religion. With no real sources.
Even his "be mindful of what you consume" and "I'll go back to watching anime" at the end of his video is framed disingenuously, as if you're being indoctrinated at every turn. That being an otaku or gamer an is a gateway to dark things.
Which make about as much sense as this.
Which make about as much sense as this.
While the criticisms that have arisen against the video essay corners where Moon Channel resides has been long overdue, it's not too surprising that such hitpieces continue to be regurgitated.
Even long after the War, Japan's still a convenient "Other" to mock or shame.
Even long after the War, Japan's still a convenient "Other" to mock or shame.
There could be a conversation about how Barefoot Genโs able to navigate politically charged content. Or how some of Fullmetal Alchemistโs themes can be appreciated even without knowing much about the Ainu or the Middle East.
Yet these essays instead are content with Japan bad.
Yet these essays instead are content with Japan bad.
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