 Headquarters US Forces Japan has made a manga for the promotion of the US - Japan Alliance in commemoration of its 50th anniversary.In the manga titled "Watashitachi no Domei: Eizokuteki Partnership (Our Alliance; A Lasting Partnership)", an American boy Usa-kun (USA) lives off a Japanese girl Arai Anzu (pun of alliance) and he gets rid of a cockroach from the kitchen. He says "I'll protect you because you are like me." Our Alliance Manga webpage The main author is Hirai Yukio ("Magical Marine Pixel Maritan"). The first chapter was posted on August 4th. The rest of the chapters will be available within this year. Sources: US Force Japan, Maritan Nikki, BBC |
Sakana-sanJan 30, 2018 5:15 AM
| d'aww! this is great! |
| what?? they're relating anime to armed forces.. |
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| I wonder who the cockroach represents, tera risu - kun? |
Onibokusu said: chinlamp said: Secondly, the boy 'lives off' the girl (effectively making him a waste of space freeloader) and in return, only squishes a cockroach? Yeah, that about sums up America's contributions to the world, stealing the best of our crap and attacking less powerful nations. It's metaphoric. The cockroach represented a threat to Japan, so the U.S. took care of it rather than leaving Japan's currently weaker military to fend for themselves. Japan provides the U.S. with services such as the export of goods and services to the U.S., and the U.S. uses its strengths to aid Japan as well (military and other government-based affairs). It wasn't that hard to figure out. In other words, US is Japan's pimp daddy |
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| I suppose the US are desperate for attention as always ... |
| Nothing shocking or special. Japan does this sort of thing all the time. With the whole using manga to do everything. Well, Japan aren't ALLOWED to have a strong military. It's only their for Self-Defence. If they get attacked, then they pretty much to rely on other countries. Pretty obvious that this has been published because of recent strains in Okinawa. Don't forget that Japan has to let those US troops stay there in exchange for protection. All in all, very cute. xD |
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Pheefa said: Nothing shocking or special. Japan do this sort of thing all the time. kodial said: Onibokusu said: chinlamp said: Secondly, the boy 'lives off' the girl (effectively making him a waste of space freeloader) and in return, only squishes a cockroach? Yeah, that about sums up America's contributions to the world, stealing the best of our crap and attacking less powerful nations. It's metaphoric. The cockroach represented a threat to Japan, so the U.S. took care of it rather than leaving Japan's currently weaker military to fend for themselves. Japan provides the U.S. with services such as the export of goods and services to the U.S., and the U.S. uses its strengths to aid Japan as well (military and other government-based affairs). It wasn't that hard to figure out. In other words, US is Japan's pimp daddy Well, Japan aren't ALLOWED to have a strong military. It's only their for Self-Defence. If they get attacked, then they pretty much to rely on other countries. Pretty obvious that this has been published because of recent strains in Okinawa. Don't forget that Japan has to let those US troops stay their in exchanche for protection. All in all, very cute. xD Which is, in other words USA is Japan's pimp daddy XD |
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| Wauh...that's just sad for the US army. to make themselves sound like leeches that does little to nothing. |
| Manga as a symbol of partnership between the countries? If it makes manga more popular in US, why not... |
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OrochiPL said: Manga as a symbol of partnership between the countries? If it makes manga more popular in US, why not... It's more like making US forces more popular in Japan. Can you say Propamanganda? |
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| Is not expecting much about the manga but I'm looking forward to it :3 |
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| I'd just like to remind some that the JSDF isn't all that "weak". In fact, it's a more technologically advanced and powerful force than most nations in the world, including most-if-not-all european nations. |
dtshyk said: an American boy Usa-kun (USA) lives off a Japanese girl Arai Anzu (pun of alliance) and he gets rid of a cockroach from the kitchen. He says "I'll protect you because you are like me." those punny plot. oh you american |
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Onibokusu said: Cashdaxxx said: It's not like that's never been done before. /sarcasmwhat?? they're relating anime to armed forces.. Headquarters US Forces Japan has made a manga for the promotion of the US - Japan Alliance Are you sure?? As the other post said...propaganda... |
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Onibokusu said: There's a reason it's called the Japan Self-Defense Force.Sohei said: No, they don't have Gundams.I'd just like to remind some that the JSDF isn't all that "weak". In fact, it's a more technologically advanced and powerful force than most nations in the world, including most-if-not-all european nations. They're still significantly less powerful than they were in WWII and absolutely against nuclear weapons development. This makes them weaker than a fair few nations on Earth. kodial said: Barely. I'll have to try a few more times.Can you say Propamanganda? |
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| I wonder if it would turn out popular :O but anyway, I'm not interested! :D |
Cashdaxxx said: Onibokusu said: Cashdaxxx said: It's not like that's never been done before. /sarcasmwhat?? they're relating anime to armed forces.. Headquarters US Forces Japan has made a manga for the promotion of the US - Japan Alliance Are you sure?? As the other post said...propaganda... I agree |
Defiance said: HoaRy said: lolkodial said: Can you say Propamanganda? Pure Propaganda, nothing else. US desperately tries to keep their bases in Japan, in case they feel like attacking North Korea one day. old news is never new |
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| Wow. The discussions on this thread is stupid. |
| why does this remind me of hetalia? |
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Onibokusu said: Sohei said: No, they don't have Gundams.I'd just like to remind some that the JSDF isn't all that "weak". In fact, it's a more technologically advanced and powerful force than most nations in the world, including most-if-not-all european nations. They're still significantly less powerful than they were in WWII and absolutely against nuclear weapons development. This makes them weaker than a fair few nations on Earth. its good to know some people understand history. thank you onibokusu. |
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| The Japanese would have a powerful military if they were actually allowed to make one. Because of conditions after WW II they can't leave their country with a military force. Same thing with Germany. Can only use a national guard type of force to defend themselves with, and they'll have US help. |
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jobeez said: TurnipKing said: Wow. The discussions on this thread is stupid. poisonapplecake said: Onibokusu said: Sohei said: No, they don't have Gundams.I'd just like to remind some that the JSDF isn't all that "weak". In fact, it's a more technologically advanced and powerful force than most nations in the world, including most-if-not-all european nations. They're still significantly less powerful than they were in WWII and absolutely against nuclear weapons development. This makes them weaker than a fair few nations on Earth. its good to know some people understand history. thank you onibokusu. Wrong! Japan has 1000's of Gundam, they're just all stationed at Space Fortress Shinzoku. Yeah. Don't forget about space battleship Yamato |
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HoaRy said: No one likes North Korea cept North Koreakodial said: Can you say Propamanganda? Pure Propaganda, nothing else. US desperately tries to keep their bases in Japan, in case they feel like attacking North Korea one day. |
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Metroid_Ex said: HoaRy said: No one likes North Korea cept North Koreakodial said: Can you say Propamanganda? Pure Propaganda, nothing else. US desperately tries to keep their bases in Japan, in case they feel like attacking North Korea one day. Ready for war then? It's gonna be fun blasting those damned gooks XD |
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Onibokusu said: No, they don't have Gundams. Awww...... WHY NOT? LMAOLMAOLMAO. |
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HoaRy said: kodial said: Can you say Propamanganda? Pure Propaganda, nothing else. US desperately tries to keep their bases in Japan, in case they feel like attacking North Korea one day. feel like? sure.....like china will just sit back and let that happen. the international community can barely even force NK to admit to its sinking of that ship, let alone let go of its ambitions towards nuclear power etc... there has been numerous times where NK has done attachable offenses but everyone is always reluctant to do so. they would have to bomb a city before that happens. i would hope even NK is not that stupid. |
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kodial said: OrochiPL said: Manga as a symbol of partnership between the countries? If it makes manga more popular in US, why not... It's more like making US forces more popular in Japan. Can you say Propamanganda? lol Propamanganda... and i realy doubt this whill have anything to do with the American industry considering the specific audience is the Japanese... |
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Onibokusu said: JSDF are also now allowed to be deployed outside of Japan. They were deployed even when they weren't (technically) allowed to. Mind you, I'm not saying it was wrong, since those overseas deployments were either to fight off piracy against Japanese vessels, or for humanitarian reasons. Sohei said: I'd just like to remind some that the JSDF isn't all that "weak". In fact, it's a more technologically advanced and powerful force than most nations in the world, including most-if-not-all european nations. This is also true. However, the fact that they can't be used for offensive purposes limits their effectiveness; hence the US-Japan Alliance. alwaysbored said: I suppose the US are desperate for attention as always ... Yeah, like they don't have enough of that already... The US is the clingy girlfriend that is always bothering you for attention. Attention Whores! :P Edit: About Japan not having Gundams - look they don't need to. They have Tsunderes, Cat-Girls, Fantastic Air-Heads, Crazy Moe Chicks and more. Plus if things get nasty they can always send in Lucy from "Elfen Lied". |
JonijonhAug 4, 2010 3:35 PM
Jonijonh said: japan has goku nuff saidOnibokusu said: JSDF are also now allowed to be deployed outside of Japan. They were deployed even when they weren't (technically) allowed to. Mind you, I'm not saying it was wrong, since those overseas deployments were either to fight off piracy against Japanese vessels, or for humanitarian reasons. Sohei said: I'd just like to remind some that the JSDF isn't all that "weak". In fact, it's a more technologically advanced and powerful force than most nations in the world, including most-if-not-all european nations. This is also true. However, the fact that they can't be used for offensive purposes limits their effectiveness; hence the US-Japan Alliance. alwaysbored said: I suppose the US are desperate for attention as always ... Yeah, like they don't have enough of that already... The US is the clingy girlfriend that is always bothering you for attention. Attention Whores! :P Edit: About Japan not having Gundams - look they don't need to. They have Tsunderes, Cat-Girls, Fantastic Air-Heads, Crazy Moe Chicks and more. Plus if things get nasty they can always send in Lucy from "Elfen Lied". |
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i find the choice of mangaka interesting. some of you may recall these pages:       americanophile kakunin. also - there is nothing better than watching people declare something they find objectionable "propaganda." as if a picture could be taken from no perspective. as if rhetoric did not permeate every second of the life experience. as if the words you are reading right now were not touching you in a place or in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. |
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| What is up with the anti-American rage here? I honestly feel you people who make pointless and ignorant comments actually research some stuff before making ridiculous claims. First off, the US-Japan alliance is very important to every Japanese, except for those poor Okinawans. All major Japanese politicians, regardless of whether they be liberal or conservative, acknowledge this fact. Second of all, Article 9 of the Japanese constitution says Japan renounces using military force completely, meaning they can't even use their Self Defense force even if they are invaded (why they have it then, is beyond me... maybe just for show?); this means the Japanese have no choice but to rely on the US-Japan alliance (and before anyone says the Japanese are forced to do this, then I would point out the Japanese can change their constitution. The fact that Article 9 was not changed proofs that most Japanese do uphold it). Thirdly, apparently the anti-American people do not know the threat from North Korea. They have been abducting Japanese nationals since the 70's (I think, or maybe it was the 80's), and have attempted to fire missiles at Japan numerous times in the recent years. Just because most of the people in the Western world hates America doesn't mean everyone else does, you know... |
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