Tokyo has banned the sale and lease of anime films and manga comics depicting rape, incest and other sex crimes to under-18s. A bill, introduced by the metropolitan assembly, calls on the industry to self regulate by toning down graphic comics and films on general release. Publishers and retailers breaking rules face fines up to 300,000 yen (£2,280). A group of publishers, complaining of censorship, have threatened to boycott March\'s Tokyo International Anime Fair. The bill was proposed by conservative governor Shintaro Ishihara who said it was \"natural\" the legislation had been passed.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Tokyo introduces manga restrictions
Tokyo has banned the sale and lease of anime films and manga comics depicting rape, incest and other sex crimes to under-18s. A bill, introduced by the metropolitan assembly, calls on the industry to self regulate by toning down graphic comics and films on general release. Publishers and retailers breaking rules face fines up to 300,000 yen (£2,280). A group of publishers, complaining of censorship, have threatened to boycott March\'s Tokyo International Anime Fair. The bill was proposed by conservative governor Shintaro Ishihara who said it was \"natural\" the legislation had been passed.
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