When you are the center of attention it is inevitable that there will be multiple criticisms. However, those raised by the feminist public are particularly serious. Demon Hunter was accused of revolving around the concept of prostitution, a totally inappropriate topic for a series dedicated to younger people.

It is on several Japanese forums The controversy broke outFeminist audiences have opposed the animated production of Demon Slayer as "sexist and inappropriate".

""Feminists have criticized the alleged gender differences in productions in recent years. So the currently immensely successful Demon Slayer animation franchise has become the goal of this club"was explained in an article.

""The second season of the animated adaptation, titled Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-Hen, takes place, as the title suggests, in a Yuukaku, a red-light district that offers prostitution services".

As a result, the Demon Slayer red light district has aroused great concern among Japanese parents. In her opinion, this narrative development is inappropriate for a series aimed at children. ""I wonder how they are going to explain to children how a yuukaku works"said one parent.

According to another audience, the animated franchise also includes lots of sexist elements. Will this controversy wipe out the success of the work? Here you can find all the details about the second season of Demon Slayer, which will be released in 2021.


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