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Mainstream media and social platforms have increasingly labeled anime as problematic, primarily due to its stylistic choices that often resemble depictions of minors. Characters designed with big eyes and youthful features have been misinterpreted as minors, sparking moral panic and calls for censorship. The issue extends to major retailers like Amazon, which have pulled items such as Hatsune Miku toys, citing concerns over minors, even though the characters are fictional. This pattern signals a rising level of sensitivity—and overreach—regarding anime content.