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The speaker expresses frustration with 'The Anime Man' (Joey) for his recurring controversial opinions. Joey recently responded to a request for more female protagonists in anime by listing existing anime with female leads, implying that there are enough. This was perceived as dismissive and a 'gacha' tactic to shut down discussion.
Joey later claimed that his words were misconstrued, but the speaker argues that the audience understood him perfectly and simply disagreed with his stance. The speaker attributes Joey's behavior to being 'garbage' and embodying what's wrong with anime fandoms and men in general.
The speaker highlights the absurdity of responding to a request for more representation with a 'we met the quota' attitude. They question why there would be a limit on female protagonists and suggest such a stance stems from implicit misogyny. They also point out that many of the anime Joey listed were over a decade old, similar to how Black representation is often limited to dated examples like 'Static Shock'.
The speaker criticizes the anime fandom for its lack of media and political literacy. They cite examples of fans blaming marginalized groups, demanding black creators 'make their own,' and dismissing diverse characters like Miles Morales. This lack of critical thinking, they argue, contributes to Joey's popularity despite his problematic views, especially concerning the political themes in anime like 'One Piece'.
The speaker connects Joey's controversial opinions to his identity as 'Wasian' (half German, half Japanese) and his Australian background, a colonized nation. They argue that many non-Black minorities, especially those adjacent to whiteness, operate within systems of white supremacy and patriarchy. This background, they suggest, makes him a 'colonizer' in his mindset, fostering a lack of empathy and understanding for marginalized perspectives.
The speaker expresses weariness in continually addressing Joey's takes and urges viewers to stop supporting him. They believe Joey has never had to question his identity due to his ability to assimilate and his perceived proximity to whiteness, leading to a disregard for others' experiences. The video concludes with the speaker asking the audience to simply unfollow 'The Anime Man'.