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The Surprising Reason Why China Banned Attack On Titan

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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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