The portal 4players reported that the original anime from the studios Sunrise beyond, Kyoukai Senki (AMAIM warriors on the border) has been removed from the platform Bilibili, the largest streaming service in China, noting that “The portrayal of the Chinese-inspired villains is responsible for removing the anime from the catalog“.
To understand the situation, it is worth reading a fragment of the project summary, which writes: «Japan lost its sovereignty in AD 2061. The Japanese people spend their days as oppressed citizens after being divided and ruled by the four major trading factions. The country became the world’s best after the use of AMAIM – a special humanoid mobile weapon – by every commanding economic bloc». The controversy then began from the fifth episode, and the fragment is important because the red characters were believed to represent the Chinese. In addition, it has been claimed that in the fictional story of this anime they are portrayed as characters who oppress the Japanese.
«The fifth episode, airing this week, tells the story of one of the “Asian Army” troops who oppress the people of Japan. The reason Chinese netizens suspect the anime is alluding to China is because the clothing of the “Asian Army” and the vehicles and weapons that occupy them are all red., and there are characters in simplified Chinese characters. Hence, Chinese internet users believe that the “Asian Army” is actually a reference to China. In addition, Chinese internet users also claimed that the AMAIM, which reversed the positions of the oppressed parties, was basically a deliberate distortion of history in comparing the history of China and Japan.“wrote 4players in your report.
Production team
- Nobuyoshi Habara (Break Blade, Choujuu Kishin Dancougar, Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan, Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor) is responsible for directing the anime in the studios Sunrise beyond.
- Noboru Kimura (Fantasista Doll, Gundam Build Divers, Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu me?) is responsible for writing and maintaining the scripts.
- Kenichi Oonuki (Ankoku Shindenshou Takegami, Golden Kamuy, Psikraft) is responsible for character design while Yuya koyanagi, Kanetake ebigawa, Kenji Teraoka and Ippei katabe take care of mechanical constructions.
- Rasmus Faber (Gakusen Toshi Asterisk, Harukana Receiving) is responsible for composing the soundtrack.
Summary of Kyoukai Senki
The story takes place in 2061 when Japan was occupied by several states. The world, including Japan, has consolidated under the rule of four trading blocs. The entire archipelago is now the front line of the conflict. The Japanese people live in a state of constant occupation and oppression, with humanoid war machines called AMAIM patrolling the streets. An introverted young man named Amou Shiiba has a chance to meet the autonomous AI Gai, and his takeover of AMAIM Kenbu begins a story in which he will attempt to retake Japan.
Source: 4players
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