The Surprising Reason Why China Banned Attack On Titan

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan)

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China bans hit anime Attack on Titan over its controversial depiction of authoritarian rule and resistance movements

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China's crackdown on the show is reportedly tied to its themes of an oppressive government and citizen uprisings, which hit too close to home
Insiders claim the anime's dark portrayal of a military regime's brutal tactics against civilians was seen as a threat to the Chinese government's public image

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