The Comic ‘Virus’

Parents in Indonesia are denouncing a comic book because its content is deemed unsuitable for children. The Japanese-based publication is intended for teenage and adult eyes only.

February 27, 2001

Crayon Shin-chan is spreading like wildfire. The comic book can be found in the hands of tiny five-year-old tots, in malls, at street stalls, in bookstores and on television screens. It’s creating an uproar, and has sparked fear in Indonesian households because it’s alive and spreading quickly among children.

The main character’s behavior is certainly unusual. He likes reading adult magazines and has memorized the names of s

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