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Mamoru Oshii Takes A Swipe At Political Correctness, Sort Of


Published on 2025-04-25 03:40:32 - Forbes
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  • In a new interview with writer-director Mamoru Oshii, he seemingly has a go at the current spate of excessive political correctness, but it's not that straightforward.

In an article published on Forbes on April 25, 2025, Ollie Barder discusses Mamoru Oshii's views on political correctness and its impact on creative expression. Oshii, a renowned Japanese filmmaker known for works like "Ghost in the Shell," expressed his frustration with what he perceives as an overemphasis on political correctness, which he believes stifles creativity and genuine artistic expression. He argues that the fear of offending others leads to self-censorship and a homogenization of content, ultimately resulting in less innovative and daring works. Oshii's comments were made during a recent interview where he also touched on the importance of maintaining artistic integrity and the need for creators to challenge societal norms rather than conform to them.

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