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In our ongoing support of #BlackLivesMatter, it is imperative that we continue to remove works which may contain problematic themes for modern viewers. As such, what are some works you are aware of that need to be #Cancelled in The Year of Our Lord 2020 and why?
I'll start with the franchise I've built my entire life and identity around:
Why does it need to be cancelled? How could a one-man multimedia empire that built itself upon a diverse cast of lesbians and cis-lesbians be problematic for today's viewers? Why it's quite simple friends...
Junya "ZUN" Outa is a White Supremacist
Hard to imagine, I know, but the truth is that ZUN is an alt-right, Nazi, Trump-voting, white supremacist fascist. Let's examine the facts, shall we?
ZUN's Games Contain Nazi Imagery
Why do these "family-friendly" games contain images of the swastika? What purpose could ZUN have to include hate symbols in his games other than to spread hateful messages? This is the first definitive proof that ZUN is secretly a Nazi.
All of ZUN's Characters Are White
Despite getting praise for his cast of over 180 LGBT+ characters, do not be fooled: it is merely a trick to lure you into a false sense of security while he brainwashes you with his hateful rhetoric. Take a quick look at the cast and tell me what you see:
That's right, every single one of his characters are White.
But I know what you're saying: "But Book Thievery, ZUN is Japanese and so are his characters!" Wrong. Firstly, ZUN has light skin, and therefore benefits from White Privilege, and secondly, when's the last time you met a Japanese person named "Alice Margatroid" or "Remilia Scarlet"? Thought so.
But it gets worse, my friends...
ZUN Endorses Black Face and is Racist Towards People of Color
One of the most popular characters in the franchise is the ice fairy, Cirno. Let's take a look some artwork of her. This is what she normally looks like:
Now let's look at Cirno's artwork from Hidden Star in Four Seasons, released in 2017.
What the hell, ZUN? Don't you know how offensive this is? What is wrong with you, you drunk Japanese bigot?
But the offensiveness of Cirno's depiction doesn't stop there. Cirno is renowned by fans as being a something of a dimwit. In fact, ZUN himself played into this in the manual to Phantasmagoria of Flower View:
"⑨. Idiot." ZUN is dogwhistling to his audience that black people have low IQ. Clearly he is intolerant to People of Color and must be stopped, before it's too late.
ZUN Endorses Genocide
Here we see the character Yuuka Kazami expressing ZUN's belief that genocide is merely a game to him. He clearly does not respect those who died at the hands of the Nazis and systemic racism.
But who does ZUN endorse genocide against? Why, it's none other than...
ZUN is Anti-Semitic
...the Jews, of course.
For this proof, we need to dive into Touhou's manga. In Chapter 25 of Forbidden Scrollery, a "Youkai" who was originally a man emerges from Kosuzu's cursed book.
Despite Youkai typically being depicted as anywhere from villainous and mischievous in Touhou, this particular Youkai wants nothing to do with Reimu.
Regardless, Reimu refuses to listen to him and decides to kill him anyway.
Now did you notice anything in particular in which the Youkai was depicted? Here's another picture of him for close reference.
Pointed face, hook nose, long ears. These are all the tell-tale signs of an anti-semitic caricature. It's clear that this Youkai was intended to be a stand-in for Jews, with Reimu acting out ZUN's anti-semitic fantasies of killing them. In fact, the use of the term "Youkai" in general is likely another dogwhistle of ZUN's, as Youkai are frequently seen as both bothersome and inferior to humans, whom our "heroes" have a profession in exterminating.
The truth is undeniable, friends. ZUN is a Nazi whose hatred must be stopped. If you are a fan of Touhou Project, I suggest destroying any game or music CDs you have, deleting the games from your hard drive, burning any manga or print works he's published, as well as any costumes or themed merchandise you may have purchased. His work must be purged for the betterment of society and racial equality.
I'll start with the franchise I've built my entire life and identity around:
Touhou Project
Why does it need to be cancelled? How could a one-man multimedia empire that built itself upon a diverse cast of lesbians and cis-lesbians be problematic for today's viewers? Why it's quite simple friends...
Junya "ZUN" Outa is a White Supremacist
Hard to imagine, I know, but the truth is that ZUN is an alt-right, Nazi, Trump-voting, white supremacist fascist. Let's examine the facts, shall we?
ZUN's Games Contain Nazi Imagery
Why do these "family-friendly" games contain images of the swastika? What purpose could ZUN have to include hate symbols in his games other than to spread hateful messages? This is the first definitive proof that ZUN is secretly a Nazi.
All of ZUN's Characters Are White
Despite getting praise for his cast of over 180 LGBT+ characters, do not be fooled: it is merely a trick to lure you into a false sense of security while he brainwashes you with his hateful rhetoric. Take a quick look at the cast and tell me what you see:
That's right, every single one of his characters are White.
But I know what you're saying: "But Book Thievery, ZUN is Japanese and so are his characters!" Wrong. Firstly, ZUN has light skin, and therefore benefits from White Privilege, and secondly, when's the last time you met a Japanese person named "Alice Margatroid" or "Remilia Scarlet"? Thought so.
But it gets worse, my friends...
ZUN Endorses Black Face and is Racist Towards People of Color
One of the most popular characters in the franchise is the ice fairy, Cirno. Let's take a look some artwork of her. This is what she normally looks like:
Now let's look at Cirno's artwork from Hidden Star in Four Seasons, released in 2017.
What the hell, ZUN? Don't you know how offensive this is? What is wrong with you, you drunk Japanese bigot?
But the offensiveness of Cirno's depiction doesn't stop there. Cirno is renowned by fans as being a something of a dimwit. In fact, ZUN himself played into this in the manual to Phantasmagoria of Flower View:
"⑨. Idiot." ZUN is dogwhistling to his audience that black people have low IQ. Clearly he is intolerant to People of Color and must be stopped, before it's too late.
ZUN Endorses Genocide
Here we see the character Yuuka Kazami expressing ZUN's belief that genocide is merely a game to him. He clearly does not respect those who died at the hands of the Nazis and systemic racism.
But who does ZUN endorse genocide against? Why, it's none other than...
ZUN is Anti-Semitic
...the Jews, of course.
For this proof, we need to dive into Touhou's manga. In Chapter 25 of Forbidden Scrollery, a "Youkai" who was originally a man emerges from Kosuzu's cursed book.
Despite Youkai typically being depicted as anywhere from villainous and mischievous in Touhou, this particular Youkai wants nothing to do with Reimu.
Regardless, Reimu refuses to listen to him and decides to kill him anyway.
Now did you notice anything in particular in which the Youkai was depicted? Here's another picture of him for close reference.
Pointed face, hook nose, long ears. These are all the tell-tale signs of an anti-semitic caricature. It's clear that this Youkai was intended to be a stand-in for Jews, with Reimu acting out ZUN's anti-semitic fantasies of killing them. In fact, the use of the term "Youkai" in general is likely another dogwhistle of ZUN's, as Youkai are frequently seen as both bothersome and inferior to humans, whom our "heroes" have a profession in exterminating.
The truth is undeniable, friends. ZUN is a Nazi whose hatred must be stopped. If you are a fan of Touhou Project, I suggest destroying any game or music CDs you have, deleting the games from your hard drive, burning any manga or print works he's published, as well as any costumes or themed merchandise you may have purchased. His work must be purged for the betterment of society and racial equality.
Continuing to support ZUN and his games is continuing to support fascism.
