there Association of Japanese Cartoonists published a formal statement regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine on its website, stating that it wanted one rapid end to the armed conflict. The Association reiterated its anti-war stance, stating that the rise of manga came after the end of World War II.

Many of the pioneers of this art form were gods survivors of the war. therefore, the Manga medium based on "Prayers for a world for children where there will be no more war". The Association thanked Ukraine for the support shown after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear accident.

Ukrainian artists took part in the charity project "Okiagari koboshi"by the Japanese designer Kenzo Takada. As a thank you, the club sent a “Manga-koboshi” to Ukraine, sparking a cultural exchange that continues to this day.

"It is a great joy for us that Japanese manga is loved in Ukraine, Russia and around the world. All his readers are also heirs to a prayer for peace' the association wrote.

Notable members of the association include the creator of Hajime no IppoJyoji Morikawa and the creator of Rocky Joe, Tetsuya Chiba (along with Yoshiharu Tsuge, they are the first mangaka members of the Japan Art Academy). Its current President is the creator of Lady Ann, Machiko Satonaka. Other key figures in Japanese popular culture have responded to the ongoing humanitarian situation.

YOSHIKIMember of X Japan, has 10 million yen donated (approx. $87,000) to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Emergency Assistance Fund. The musician commented: "I have fantastic fans and friends in both Ukraine and Russia and it broke my heart to hear about this situation. The least I can do is do my part to help those displaced or injured. I pray for the safety of everyone."

The Artistic Director Nizo Yamamoto (Lock in the Sky, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Magnetic Rose) announced on Twitter Monday that it opposes Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The artist, who was born in Nagasaki after the war in 1953, is planning this make a personal donation to UNICEF or sell artwork for charity. Will announce details at a later date.

The actress Megumi Ogata He commented on Twitter on Monday, saying the last country he visited before COVID-19 was Russia. Describing it as a country full of warm people with an appreciation for art, he wrote: "I deeply respect all those who act in a country where it is difficult to speak. I sincerely hope you are safe".

Finally, we stay on the war theme but move to the United States where an anime girl poster was used for military recruitment.

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