Anyone remember the time Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi put Shinzo Abe on public blast?
https://soranews24.com/2019/07/17/yu-gi-oh-creator-apologizes-for-drawing-charters-making-political-statements-ahead-of-elections/
"However, the kind sentiments Takahashi had for fans and industry workers didn’t extend to another demographic he talked about in the post: Japan’s politicians. Switching gears mid-post, Takahashi went on to say:
“The current administration really is betraying the country, and I’m worried about the future of Japan! It’s terrible!
Atem: ‘All duelists! Now is the time to be ready to vote for justice!’”
The artist’s call to action is in relation to the upcoming July 21 elections in Japan, which will decide the seats of 124 of the 245 members of the House of Councillors, the higher of Japan’s two legislative Diet houses.
Included in Takahashi’s post is a preview of the upcoming book’s cover, showing protagonist Yugi and series summon character mascots Dark Magician Girl and Dark Magician. Takahashi made a few modifications from the actual cover artwork, though, and Yugi is now holding cards that say “Let’s VOTE!” Dark Magician Girl’s speech bubble has her lamenting “Japan…has really become a difficult place to live…,” while Dark Magician meancingly declares “The future for despotic politicians is the Dark Dimension!”"
How curious they were both taken out within 2 days of each other.