“Leave The Anime To The Japanese Thanks” – James Gunn Faces Anime Fan Backlash After Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum Appearance Announcement

James Gunn’s upcoming appearance at Crunchyroll’s inaugural Anime Future Forum has sparked backlash from a section of the anime community, with social media users voicing concerns about Hollywood becoming more involved in Japanese animation. The invite-only event will take place in New York on October 7 and is expected to bring together more than 400 industry figures. The forum will feature executives and creators connected to major Japanese companies including MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha, and Aniplex, while Gunn and Guillermo del…