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Platforms like Patreon have introduced policies that disproportionately target anime-style art. Artists using Japanese-inspired aesthetics have faced account bans or removal because their works can be mistaken for minors—including those who draw mature or lewd content in anime style. As outlined by creators and advocacy groups, Patreon has expressed concern over "potential" underage appearance, going so far as to demand access to creators’ private drives or restrict linking to external sites featuring anime art. This creates a racially biased and highly restrictive environment that curtails the freedom to produce or showcase anime-inspired art.