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Old 2013-03-04, 11:12   Link #3
Kirarakim
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I really don't see this obsession/fascination with Japan or anime as much as you do. Anime is still very much a niche in the West. It had a sort of boom is the early 2000's but that has sort of waned. I would love if kids were more interested in anime especially going beyond the few titles on American TV (like Naruto) but it is what it is.

I also don't think there is anything wrong with kids being fascinated by another culture whatever that culture may be. That should be encouraged even if you yourself think there are more important cultures out there. The whole idea of a "model minority" seems really silly and even a bit racist to me (I am sure you didn't mean it that way but I am just saying)
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