Market Mayhem: Anime Fans React to Geopolitics with a Mix of Dread and Detachment The latest escalation between the U. S.
and Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, causing stock prices to plummet and oil futures to soar. This development, however, has had little direct impact on the anime community.
Anime fans have long been accustomed to the vicissitudes of global politics. For years, their favorite shows and movies have reflected the turmoil and uncertainty of the real world – sometimes even predicting it.