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This concern is compounded by the broader global trend of increasing censorship. In the United States and Western countries, censorship has been creeping into films, television, and even comic series, often under the guise of social sensitivity or political correctness. For instance, American films and network sitcoms have been edited or altered to remove objectionable content, sometimes sparking backlash from fans and creators.
In Japan, some manga creators have voiced fears that foreign influence—whether from America or China—might lead to restrictions or distortions of their content. The creator of Record of Lotus War, for example, warned about the potential for censorship that could threaten the authentic expression of Japanese fantasy narratives.