Stop Changing the Story! Anime Deserves Better

More anime fans are calling out Western localizations for rewriting original dialogue and altering characters to fit modern ideologies. These changes often distort the creator’s intent and spark backlash from fans seeking authenticity. Examples include ideological tweaks in Blue Box, Dragon Ball, and Stop!! Hibari-kun!, prompting concerns about overreach. Fans argue localizers should translate—not reinterpret—so anime retains its original meaning and cultural context.

Source: https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/opinion-western-localizers-have-deluded-themselves-into-believing-theyre-actual-creators

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