Expert Warns Anime, Manga Influence Children via Sectarian Content
A religious studies expert warned that anime and manga with sectarian characteristics, including those linked to satanism, are being used to influence children in Russia, despite legal restrictions.
Consensus
- Anime and manga with sectarian characteristics are being distributed in Russia.
- These materials may influence minors.
- Some anime and manga are linked to religious organizations with satanic orientation.
- The International Movement of Satanism is recognized as an extremist organization and its activities are banned in Russia.
- The expert is a religious studies expert and spoke at a conference in Yekaterinburg.
Points of divergence
- There is a series of anime and manga affiliated with specific religious organizations that are currently subject to serious restrictions in Russia due to promoting satanic groups. — riamo
- Some anime and manga promoting certain organizations can still be found in Russia despite the ban on Satanism. — riamo
- The materials are described as interesting and colorful, making them attractive to youth. — riamo
- Sectarians and satanists may influence children through anime and manga. — tg_moscowmap
Coverage (2 sources)
- Religious scholar: Satanists are washing Russian children's brains through anime — РИАМО
- Sectarians and Satanists* may influence children through anime and manga, — religious studies expert — Новости Москвы