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Originally Posted by IcewindDude

Also, the world certainly is now recognizing anime and manga for not being just for kids. But probably not in the way you'd like. They are actually being grouped together as porn more often than not in politics... Of course, video games are suffering from the same fate.

i strongly agree with this statement.

it seems that in the past, (and certainly now, more than ever) that when i spoke with friends and aquaintances who never really looked into anime seriously before, or never followed it closely, they would always refer to it as being associated with the porn industry and the like...plus, at least in my area, i have noticed that in most stores that sell anime merchandise and et cetera usually have a warning posted about most products in that category being for individuals 18 or older...it somewhat sad, really, but it seems that not only in america or japan, but worldwide - sex sells more than anything else ever will.

not sure if it is true, or not, but i have heard that in some states in america, that talk of anime being banned was in the works...? now, i am not sure if that means restricted sales, or whatnot (pssht, yet again, it could just be ignorant word of mouth), but i was surpised to hear about it...has anyone else heard about this issue?