Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
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The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a video on social media depicting himself as the protagonist of the Japanese anime series 'Naruto,' drawing criticism from fans for using the character without permission.
Nearly 20,000 people in Japan have signed an online petition protesting U.S. President Donald Trump's use of manga and anime characters in social media posts, including a recent video depicting him as 'Naruto.'
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a video on social media depicting himself as the protagonist in the popular Japanese anime series 'Naruto,' drawing criticism from some people.
Japanese anime and manga fans are urging Donald Trump to stop using their favorite characters in his social media posts, following a video depicting him as 'Naruto.'
Nearly 20,000 Japanese people have signed a petition protesting U.S. President Donald Trump's unauthorized use of imagery from anime characters, including a recent post depicting him as 'Naruto.'
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