Japanese Rapper Slams Moe Anime Culture; Says Japan Promotes 2D Lolicon Fetish As Source Of Cultural Pride

Japanese Rapper Slams Moe Anime Culture; Says Japan Promotes 2D Lolicon Fetish As Source Of Cultural Pride

Japanese rapper Ryoff Karma has stirred controversy with his recent criticism of Japan’s moe culture.

He voiced his concerns on social media about Japan’s promotion of 2D lolicon fetish as a source of national pride.

Ryoff’s criticism was fueled by a visit to Koi-Yamagata Station, known for its vibrant pink aesthetic and illustrations of Chizu Express character Erio Miyamoto.

He expressed his distaste for the station’s design, deeming it disgusting.

His statement quickly garnered negative responses from anime enthusiasts, prompting the rapper to double down on his stance.

“What’s the point of all these cringe anime-avatar people getting all worked up and angrily replying to my opinion? If it were the station in the town I live in, I wouldn’t want to use it, to be honest.”

Ryoff elaborated further, arguing that while there are many excellent anime works, the excessive promotion of lolicon fetish is detrimental to Japan’s cultural image.

He also criticized local communities for relying on anime-themed marketing to attract tourists, suggesting that such efforts alienate ordinary residents.

“Sure, there are plenty of excellent anime, but it’s tough to see even anime that’s just 2D lolicon fetish acting like it’s something Japan should be proud of culturally. It’s also really painful to see struggling local areas, whose other industries have weakened, desperately pandering to otaku with lolicon marketing.

In places that are already losing population, using this for some temporary buzz or calling it a ‘pilgrimage site’ only draws a short-lived crowd of otaku, while pushing ordinary people even further away. It doesn’t matter how much effort is put in. Use your brains more.“

Ryoff’s statements come on the back of Japanese Government announcing that they aim to boost the global popularity of the country’s creative industries, including anime, games, and other cultural content to 20 trillion yen by 2033.

Ryoff’s criticism, however, was not taken well by the masses. Many accused the rapper of hypocrisy, noting his habit of sharing gravure idol photos. This perceived double standard sparked criticism from both anime enthusiasts and gravure idol fans alike.

Despite Ryoff’s stance, his failure to offer concrete solutions or alternatives to the current state of anime tourism has left many unconvinced.