The production of the second season of the animated manga adaptation by Koyoharu Gotouge, Kimetsu no yaiba, which is titled Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku hen. The Japanese portal Livedoor news published an article that revealed that some Japanese parents are concerned about the contents of the next story arc as it will take place in a “red light district” (Yuukaku) ”, The Japanese districts that offered adult services.

Concerns from Japanese parents arise from Not sure how to explain yuukaku to their childrenand recalls that the franchise is very popular with children as the spread of the film project allowed all ages. The matter has become a topic of debate for several users on Japanese forums, and most agree that this is an opportunity for the little ones to get in touch with this part of Japanese history..

For those unfamiliar with the subject, The “Yuukaku” were districts where prostitution and brothels were allowed in Japan. One of the most famous in Japanese history was the Yoshiwara district in Tokyo, but there were other fairly relevant ones in other cities in Japan. On the other hand, there were other places that operated outside of the law known as “Okabasho“.

During the Azuchi Momoyama period (1573-1603), adult entertainment areas were established in Japan They were abolished in 1946 during the occupation of Japan after its defeat in World War IITurn brothels into coffee shops and transform these districts into “Akasen“, A term referring to districts that once were”Yuukaku“. As a result, the law against prostitution, which was proposed in 1956 and implemented in 1958, came into being in Japan.

On the other hand, this second season has scheduled its premiere in Japan this year and will keep the same production team as the first season and the feature film produced, which also includes the director. Haruo Sotozaki is already studying Ufotableas well as the character designs of Akira Matsushima.

Synopsis of Kimetsu no Yaiba

In the Taisho era in Japan, Tanjirou Kamado is a kind and intelligent boy who lives in the mountains with his family. Tanjirou became the head of his family after the death of his father and made constant trips to the village at the foot of the mountain to sell firewood and charcoal.

However, his life changes when one day when he returns home after a night out, he discovers that his family has been killed by a demon. Tanjirou and her sister Nezuko are the only survivors now, but she has been turned into a demon, although surprisingly she still shows emotion and appears to have a sense of reason. After meeting Giyuu Tomioka, a demon hunter; Tanjirou He decides to become a demon hunter in order to hunt down his family’s killer and find a way to get Nezuko back to normal.

Source: Livedoor news

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