ENTERTAINMENT
Maker of “Sexy” Maruchan Udon Commercial Denies It Used GenAI
CHOCOLATE Inc., the maker of the ad that went viral due to what some call its sexualized content, wants people to back…
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Did Maruchan Just Make The Horniest Udon Commercial Ever?
A commercial from instant noodle maker Maruchan is once again stirring debate about the sexualization of women in Japanese media.
LGBTQ
New Uniqlo Commercial Featuring LGBTQ+ Couple Receives Positive Response
The Uniqlo commercial has been praised for its unambiguous and realistic portrayal of an LGBTQ+ couple
WOMEN
Web Commercial Calling Gender Equality “Outdated” Sparks Anger, Major Backlash
Hodo Station has sparked criticism over its portrayal of gender equality as a thing of the past.
SOCIAL MEDIA
New Japan Campaign Raises Awareness of Animal Abandonment
A new Japan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals campaign seeks to end the rising ride of animal abandonment in…
CULTURE
Fetishizing German Ad “Based on Japanese Culture” Draws Fire Across Asia
Is it Dolce & Gabbana all over again? German company Hornbach's attempt to lampoon a sexual fetish has sparked an online protest…