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The 30th-anniversary celebration forRurouni Kenshinis proving detrimental for many famous mangaka. Whether their decision to participate in the celebration is voluntary or not, they are receiving heavy backlash for associating with Nobuhiro Watsuki. From Eiichiro Oda to Yoshihiro Togashi, fans are disappointed with their favorite mangaka and are actively questioning their decision.
Almost every famous shonen mangaka is on the list except for a notable few. Not seeing Tite Kubo on the list has brought unparalleled joy toBleachfans. The entire controversy has sparked debates and discussions. While praising Kubo, fans are also trying to understand the reasoning behind the other mangakas’ involvement.
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As a part of the 30th anniversary celebration ofRurouni Kenshin, a special exhibition is being held in Kyoto. More than30 renowned mangakaare doing colored illustrations for the special exhibition. Given Nobuhiro Watsuki’s history with criminal charges placed against him for possessing explicit content involving minors, fans are not happy that such highly-regarded figures are supporting the creator.
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With most famous mangaka including Eiichiro Oda, Masashi Kishimoto, Hirohiko Araki, and many more being present on the list, it was a pleasant surprise for fans to not seeTite Kuboon the list.Bleachfans were overjoyed that Kubo is maintaining a safe distance from the entire controversy.
Many fans also noted that this isn’t the first time Kubo isn’t listed in such a celebration. Even during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the series,Kubo didn’t issuea celebratory message while most of his contemporaries did. Given how almost every manga who has been published in Jump has participated in the 30th anniversary celebration as well, fans appreciate that Kubo doesn’t associate with Watsuki at all.
Moreover, Kubo’s personality has always been pretty outspoken. It also reminds us of the time when he called out some fans for the harsh criticisms aimed at the ending ofBleach. He doesn’t shy away from calling out what he thinks is wrong, and this might a case where his non-verbally condemning Watsuki.
Besides Kubo,Tatsuki FujimotoandKoyoharu Gotougeare renowned figures who are not participating in the exhibition. Whether it was a thought-out decision or simply an aversion to major backlash, these creators’ exclusion from the controversy is proving to be wise. On the contrary, the involvement of Eiichiro Oda is not surprising for fans, but definitely disheartening.
Eiichiro Oda is Closely Associated with Watsuki
From the roster of mangaka who have caught the fire of controversy, the least surprising one isEiichiro Oda. It’s well-known among fans that Oda assisted Watsuki early on in his career. He has spoken in Watsuki’s favor numerous times in the past as well. While some fans believe that Oda’s close association with Watsuki might be a reason behind his favorable words, it doesn’t justify his actions. He is choosing to support a man who has committed despicable crimes.
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Oda is highly regarded by fans for his knowledge and the nuanced representation of various social evils inOne Piece. It’s sad to see him not follow the same approach in real life. He might be under a lot of pressure, both societal and personal but he has reached a point of immense influence where he doesn’t need to give into such pressure.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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