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Why Children’s Anime and Manga Avoid Realism: Exploring Themes of Friendship and Escapism
Reader’s Question:
Why do children’s anime and manga often avoid depicting themes of discrimination or realistic situations? Is it related to the current emphasis on diversity? For example, in reality, cats often eat, bully, or catch mice, but in works like Chiikawa, cats and mice are portrayed as equals and friends.
