A recent publication on Twitter has sparked an intense debate on social networks, especially between the otaku community and the LGBT community. The publication, which went viral in a short time, addresses otaku perception towards yuri content and gay people in real life.
- «Otakus on Twitter really enjoy looking at yuri stuff or illustrations, but when us real lesbians complain about the government not wanting to recognize same-sex marriage, they don’t feel the same way. Otakus do not see homosexuals as human beings, but as something “disgusting and threatening.” It only seems like a good thing to them when they watch yuri-anime content and post things like “I hope those two girls are happy ever after,” but when real gays want to be happy too, they get upset.».
The post’s author argues that while otakus may express wishes of happiness for fictional female partners in yuri content, their support seems to fade when it comes to supporting gay people in real life. It is lamented that, while otakus find romance between female anime characters “adorable” or “exciting,” they seem reluctant to accept and support the fight for LGBT rights.
The post also addresses otaku’s perception of gay people in general. It is claimed that rather than seeing LGBT people as individuals with the same rights and dignity as themselves, some otakus view them as “disgusting and threatening”. This discriminatory perception contrasts with the acceptance and support shown towards yuri relationships in fiction.
The post has generated a wide range of reactions on social media, from those who agree with the message and support its call to action, to others who defend the freedom to enjoy yuri content without necessarily committing to the LGBT cause. The discussion continues, with many users expressing conflicting opinions on the topic.
- «This is certainly strange. Surely “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury” sparked this controversy when they decided to hide the gay marriage in the series finale.».
- «Seriously, you have to be stupid not to understand that it is not discrimination against homosexuals.».
- «I am in favor of gay marriage, but it does not mean that I want to see all lesbians fornicating in front of me».
- «Homosexuality in the real world seems dirty to me».
- «Various analyzes have shown that people who like 2D tend to be archaic and conservative in their values. They would also basically oppose same-sex marriage.».
- «Lesbians are fine, but gays are not. Simply that».
- «Same-sex marriage is fine if you want to do it on your own. If you try to get preferential treatment for being gay or lesbian, that’s where the problem begins».
- «Aren’t there all kinds of otakus? There are some who are bothered by the sales of yuri».
- «Who benefits from the decline in birth rates by spreading the idea of same-sex marriage? To Muslims and Jews who, according to their religious doctrines, always have children».
- «What kind of anime societies allow same-sex marriage?».
- «So why not lift the same-sex marriage ban for lesbians only?».
Fountain: Yaraon!
