Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) is one of the most important franchises in the world of manga and anime, and the community of this work can be seen constantly present on the networks with all kinds of work, such as cosplays that bring the characters a little closer to our world. . But now a young woman in China has gone through a hard time, because she was cosplaying the beautiful Nezuko Kamado She was arrested at an anime convention in that country, the reason for the incident being the fact that she was wearing a kimono, a prohibited item of clothing in that territory.
Demon Slayer cosplayer arrested at Chinese convention for wearing a kimono
Through Twitter/X the user @whyyoutouzheleshared the video of this incident that occurred at an otaku culture convention in Jinancapital of the province of Shandong. The video generated a large number of comments on social media, where she shows herself as a cosplayer of Demon Slayer who decided to attend this convention and tried to enjoy the event dressed as her favorite character, was surprised by the intervention of the security personnel.
The reason for the cosplayer's arrest was because the young woman was wearing a kimono, which, according to the rules established by the event organizers in China, was not allowed at the convention. The security personnel justified the situation by saying, “This is China, and the organizers have established that kimonos are not allowed,” a rule that may not be wrong, but may not be followed, since most of the characters, stories, for these conventions come from Japanand that many of them use the kimono as clothing.
As can be seen in the video, the cosplayer was performing a characterization of Nezuko Kamado, a popular anime character Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba). This beautiful girl is known for her kimono and clogs that are characteristic of the series, which led the young woman to choose this outfit for the convention, however, local regulations prevailed and the incident generated an online discussion.
The event, as we mentioned, took place in Jinancapital of the province of Shandong, on July 20, and revealed the complexity of the relationship between popular culture and national identities. The ban on kimono at an event dedicated to otaku culture has sparked a debate that transcends China's borders, raising questions about the limits of freedom of expression and cultural appropriation.
Despite the controversy surrounding the cosplayer, several Chinese netizens expressed their support for the security personnel through comments on social media, highlighting the importance of respecting local regulations. Among the messages of support, you can find comments such as: The rules must be respected and Forgetting our history can be treasonreflecting the need to adhere to established rules and a strong dislike for other cultures, this incident highlights the difficulty of balancing respect for local traditions with freedom of expression at events of this kind.
