Megumi Hayashibara Foreigners Controversy

Noted Japanese voice actress Megumi Hayashibara -- the voice of Rei in Evangelion -- is dividing opinion with her latest blog, in which she calls for a crackdown on rule-breaking foreigners and laments foreign students being prioritized above Japanese. A reference to Japanese crayfish, which are threatened by an invasive species, is especially drawing attention. 林原めぐみ オフィシャルブログ by Ameba. アメブロを投稿しました。 『興味がない、わからない、知らない』 #アメブロ #選挙

A screenshot discusses Japanese voice actress Megumi Hayashibara’s blog post criticizing rule-breaking foreigners and foreign students receiving preferential treatment. The post references Japanese crayfish threatened by an invasive species, while the attached blog screenshot shows her statement, “I’m not interested, I don’t know, I don’t know.” It is shared as a reaction to controversy, nationalism, and polarizing political opinions. EN: A screenshot discusses Japanese voice actress Megumi Hayashibara’s blog post criticizing rule-breaking foreigners and foreign students receiving preferential treatment. The post references Japanese crayfish threatened by an invasive species, while the attached blog screenshot shows her statement, “I’m not interested, I don’t know, I don’t know.” It is shared as a reaction to controversy, nationalism, and polarizing political opinions.

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