BothFullmetal Alchemistanime,Attack on Titan, and evenOne Pieceall feature elements of overthrowing governments.
Restricting massive series like these could seriously hurt the anime industry’s growth in China.
It’s no secret that anime production costs have ballooned in the last few years.
One key area of growth for anime has long been China.
Not only isChina producing its own animated series, but it is also importing hits from Japan.
Given the large size of the country, this represents massive potential profits.
Rebellion is a popular subject for stories of all types, not just anime.
Even massive media franchises likeStar WarsandThe Hunger Gamesare built almost entirely around the idea of overthrowing oppressive governments.
Banning the subject outright might prove difficult given its popularity as a subject or theme.
Even if it was banned in China, the franchise would survive relatively unharmed.
What fans should be more worried about are the smaller anime that need international attention to turn a profit.
