Recently, Weekly logistics news published a report on the concerns of a transportation manager in Shizuoka, Japan, regarding the depiction of trucks in media such as isekai anime, television series, and films. This manager indicated that Trucks often appear as the cause of fatal accidentswhat could be generating misperceptions and unjustified fears regarding these vehiclesnegatively affecting the image of the logistics sector.

Despite understanding the importance of creative freedom and storytelling, the manager suggests that this type of representation is influencing the formation of fears and aversions towards trucks and their drivers. He argues that since anime and manga are consumed by a wide audience, including children, such stories can encourage discrimination against transport organizationsAs an example, he mentions that some wives and parents prevent young people from getting jobs in the transportation industry.

Internet users showed empathy for the director's situation, although they also understand why the isekai genre uses trucks to eliminate characters. Being hit by a car is less likely to be fatal compared to being hit by a truck, and trains, because they follow fixed routes, are not as accident-prone. In Japan, large trucks are taught to be avoided due to their weight and potential instability, making it natural for them to be used as a narrative device.

To combat negative opinions about trucks, the Shizuoka manager hopes content creators will consider present the transportation industry in a more positive light. Despite the company manager's efforts to spread positive information about drivers and logistics work Through social media, he stated that combating negative perceptions is a huge challenge.

• «Seen this way, trucks are the most logical option, as they can crush a light car like a press or run over a group of schoolchildren, which only a truck could do. However, for this very reason, transportation companies must emphasize their safety efforts. While other companies may allow reckless operational plans or overloading, if a company demonstrates that it prioritizes safety, it will be easier for employees to convince their families to work there.».
• «It's obvious that a vehicle weighing more than 20 tons is dangerous. Someone should tell the lady crossing behind a delivery truck that she won't be reincarnated in another world if she's hit.».
• «To express the tragedy of an accidental death, trucks are the best option. Manufacturers and the trucking industry aren't complaining because, even if they did, it wouldn't change anything. If viewers develop a negative image of trucks, it's because they don't understand, and this can be ignored. Instead, it's better to improve working conditions to improve public image.».
• «Discriminating against drivers by saying they're violent is one thing, but it's natural to be more cautious around trucks because they're dangerous. It's difficult to change the perception of a large, fast vehicle as something positive.».
• «My car was crushed by a truck. The driver didn't call emergency services or apologize, he just called his company.».
• «In action or tokusatsu series, trucks are destroyed, and this doesn't seem to be a problem.».

Source: Automaton Media, Weekly logistics news