On Friday, October 27, 2023, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of the Singaporean government creatively made a reference to the highly popular manga series Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono. This reference was made through a Facebook post, featuring whimsical artwork depicting a Singaporean citizen either discarding or minimizing waste by disposing of a leek. The illustration clearly alludes to a well-known piece of Kagurabachi artwork that has gained meme-like popularity since its original release.
Kagurabachi reference from Singaporean government body proves series popularity goes beyond the meme
Additionally to the explicit artistic references, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment's social media post goes as far as including the hashtag of the Kagurabachi manga. It's evident that the governing authority is attempting to engage the general public (including online users) by alluding to the immensely popular series.
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The post by the Singaporean government’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment sheds light on Kagurabachi’s true popularity. Although the series gained initial fame as an internet meme within the anime and manga communities and beyond, people questioned its long-term popularity and quality.
The origin of the meme trend for Hokazono’s series remains unclear, but it quickly grew in scale. Soon, the entire internet was participating in the trend, which also took on various other formats. For instance, some fans started creating screenshots of a television anime series based on the original manga, even though only a few chapters had been serialized at that point.
However, after two months of the series' official serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, it is evident that the excitement surrounding the series is genuine. Fans have even started questioning when the series will receive a proper anime adaptation, acknowledging its immense popularity despite being in its early stages of weekly serialization.
Kagurabachi's popularity as a meme is notable for its status as Shueisha's biggest immediate success in years. This stands out even more when considering the numerous series that Shueisha has introduced in their magazine, only to be canceled in less than a year.
Even some well-established series that managed to surpass this milestone would ultimately face cancellation, despite having a considerable readership. This further highlights the exceptional and enduring success that Hokazono's series, Kagurabachi, has achieved.
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Editor's P/S
The Singaporean government's use of Kagurabachi in an appeal to the masses is a brilliant move. The manga series has proven to be immensely popular, with its memes spreading like wildfire across the internet. By referencing Kagurabachi, the government is able to connect with a wider audience and engage with them on a more personal level. This is a great way to raise awareness for important issues, such as sustainability and environmental protection.
The popularity of Kagurabachi is a testament to the power of social media and the internet. A simple meme can quickly become a global phenomenon, reaching millions of people in a matter of hours. This gives governments and other organizations a unique opportunity to connect with the public and spread their message. It's important to use this power responsibly, and the Singaporean government is doing just that.