Otaku PM Causes Anime Stock Surge

PM (?) 麻生太郎 / Taro Aso (or “Rozen Aso” as he is also known) Causes Anime Stock Surge

With the sudden resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda, and the news that  麻生太郎 / Taro Aso (or “Rozen Aso” as he is also known) looks to be the new PM, the stocks of anime production companies and related enterprises have surged dramatically, likely in anticipation of very sympathetic handling from Aso, a man who plays upon his love of manga, and who appreciates the value of otaku culture.

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  • albert_2mb commented on September 4, 2008 01:59
  • well, even though I think it would be great for anime sectors, IIRC Taro Aso is also popular for his brash statements. Well, let's just wait and see how this will turn out..... More
  • Artefact commented on September 3, 2008 22:02
  • It seems quite reasonable - it is likely he will implement policies favourable to anime producers.... More

Children to be Banned from Mobile Phones?

Otonashi Meru 音無 芽留

“It’s undesirable for elementary schoolers to possess mobile phones”. With these sentiments, a group of LDP politicians has established the “Study Group for Ensuring the Protection of Elementary School Children from Mobile Phones”, and their stated objective is to introduce legislation before the Diet which will ban both elementary and middle school students from possessing mobile phones.

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  • Dee commented on November 11, 2008 09:29
  • SO true. The cords are always ripped out & pasted with fugly Ads. It's so disgusting to use.... More
  • pus2meong commented on November 1, 2008 19:49
  • In indonesia, using cell phone at scholl (elementary school, junior high, and senior high) is forbiden. Some school might allow them to bring it but they must turn it off during lesson time. But i must... More

Top LDP Honcho Supports Otaku

麻生太郎 / Tarou Aso, looking charismatic

The man to whom persistent rumours of his being the next Japanese Prime Minister have attached, 麻生太郎 / Taro Aso (67), has penned a newspaper column which is bold in its support of otaku, defending them from the vile calumnies the media heaps upon them, and also paid a visit to Akihabara to pay his respects to the fallen.

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  • alex1_phang3 commented on November 22, 2008 08:45
  • I'd vote for him if I'm Japanese... More
  • math4origami commented on September 4, 2008 16:00
  • or prime minister!... More

10 Million Immigrants for Japan?

Low birthrate is troublesome for Japan

As a countermeasure against population decline caused by a lowered birthrate, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (or at least a faction thereof) is proposing that Japan should aim for 10% of its population (128 million) to be comprised of immigrants by 2050, which would mean an additional 10 million on top of the current 1-2 million (depending on criteria).

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  • koala1552000 commented on October 11, 2008 18:48
  • Dang just throw in a couple mexicans and well solve that problem right up.. then again you might not want a bunch of spanish talking japanese kids that annoy the hell out of you ill help... More
  • koala1552000 commented on October 11, 2008 18:37
  • Just throw in a couple hundred mexican and your problems are solved Ill go 2 if u want i can bone for days i think *im total virgin*... More

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