In 2010, the anime industry was going through a turbulent period. After three years of consecutive decline in industry profits due to the effects of the great recession, 2010 was the first year since 2006 that the industry enjoyed an increase in profit. However, seasonal anime on television dramatically declined compared to four years ago. In 2006, there were 100-120 seasonal anime airing during that year. By 2010, that number had declined to 80-100. In spite of that, 2010 is remembered as being a phenomenal year for anime. The year saw the release of hits like Angel Beats, Durarara, Maid Sama, The Tatami Galaxy, Bakuman, Panty & Stocking, and a lot more. In other words, even though the industry only began to slump, that didn’t stop it from releasing hit anime.

But, like all things in entertainment, the industry was about to be rocked by a controversy so unexpected and bizarre, that it caused a massive extensive media meltdown not only in the anime and manga industry, but Japanese media. So what happened exactly? By you looking at the cover, you probably know what this topic is about, and you probably already know what must have happened, right? Well, either way… Get to hear the most bizarre and hilarious anime and manga censorship controversy that happened directly in Japan.