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Western Influence and Industry Complicity

Western companies involved in localization, such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and others, have often been accused of altering Japanese media to align with Western social norms or political agendas. For example, controversial changes in anime dubs or censorship of sensitive content have sparked criticism. Activist groups and progressive watchdogs often push content in directions that distort the original intent, leading Japanese creators to feel increasingly alienated.