One Piece threatened by Government and Activists
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the controversy surrounding the casting of Russian actress Lara Abova as Nico Robin in the live-action adaptation of 'One Piece' on Netflix. Critics argue that casting a Russian actress is inappropriate given Russia's current geopolitical actions. Despite Lara having lived in Germany since the age of 13 and having no connection to the Russian government's policies, she faces backlash from Twitter users, including a Ukrainian parliament member. The video also presents counterarguments defending Lara, emphasizing the importance of not conflating an individual's actions with their government's and highlighting the need to separate art from politics.
Takeaways
- 🌐 The controversy is about the casting of Lara Abova, a Russian-born actress, as Nico Robin in the live-action adaptation of 'One Piece' on Netflix.
- 🎭 Lara Abova, who was born in Russia, moved to Germany at the age of 13 and has spent more than half her life there.
- 🔥 Critics argue that casting a Russian actress is inappropriate given Russia's current geopolitical actions, comparing it to the fictional character's backstory.
- 📊 The debate has sparked a significant reaction on Twitter, with many users expressing both support and opposition to Lara Abova's casting.
- 🇷🇺 Some critics associate Lara's Russian origin with the ongoing conflict and question the suitability of her playing a character who is a survivor of genocide.
- 🏆 Supporters argue that Lara's personal history is similar to Nico Robin's and that she should not be judged by her birthplace.
- 🗣️ There are calls for Lara to use her platform to condemn the war, with some accusing her of being silent on the issue.
- 🤔 The debate raises questions about collective responsibility and the extent to which an individual can be held accountable for the actions of their country.
- 📺 Netflix has not made any official statements regarding the casting choice or the controversy.
- 🔗 The video script provides a link to a live stream where Lara Abova discusses her casting, allowing viewers to form their own opinions.
Q & A
What is the controversy surrounding the live-action adaptation of One Piece?
-The controversy is about the casting choice of Lara Abova, a Russian actress, to play the character Nico Robin, who is a survivor of genocide in the story. Critics argue that it's inappropriate given Russia's current geopolitical actions.
Where is Lara Abova originally from and where did she move to at the age of 13?
-Lara Abova is originally from Russia, specifically from a small village in Siberia. At the age of 13, she moved to Germany.
What is the main argument of those who are against Lara Abova's casting?
-The main argument is that casting a Russian actress to play a character who is a survivor of genocide is insensitive and inappropriate, considering Russia's current actions which some liken to state terrorism.
How has Lara Abova's background been defended by supporters?
-Supporters argue that Lara Abova has spent more than half her life in Germany, has not been in Russia since 2005, and no longer holds a Russian passport, thus her personal connection to Russia's current government is minimal.
What is the significance of Nico Robin's character in the One Piece story?
-Nico Robin is a character who survived a genocide, and her story is a significant part of the One Piece narrative. She was blamed for the sins of her country despite being only 12 years old and having no involvement in political decisions.
What has been the response from the One Piece fan community regarding this casting choice?
-The response has been mixed. Some fans are supportive of Lara Abova, arguing that not every Russian is evil and that it's not a crime to exist. Others are calling for a boycott of Netflix and expressing disappointment with the casting choice.
Has Lara Abova made any public statements regarding the controversy?
-The script does not provide direct quotes or statements from Lara Abova regarding the controversy. However, it mentions a video where she celebrates her casting, but the content of her speech is not detailed.
What is the stance of some Ukrainian individuals and politicians on Lara Abova's casting?
-Some Ukrainian individuals and politicians have expressed strong disapproval, with some calling for a change in the cast and others accusing Lara Abova of being a propaganda tool, given Russia's current geopolitical actions.
What are some of the arguments used by those defending Lara Abova against the accusations?
-Defenders argue that Lara Abova's personal story is similar to Nico Robin's, as she left Russia at a young age and has no control over her birthplace. They also point out that she is an actress, not a politician, and should not be held responsible for the actions of her country.
What is the role of social media in this controversy, particularly Twitter?
-Social media, especially Twitter, has been a platform where the controversy has unfolded with many users expressing their opinions, both in favor and against Lara Abova's casting. It has also been a place for sharing memes and art related to the issue.
Outlines
🔥 Controversy Over Lara Abova's Casting in One Piece Live Action
The first paragraph introduces a controversy surrounding the casting of Lara Abova, a Russian actress, as Nico Robin in the live-action adaptation of the popular anime 'One Piece' on Netflix. Activists are upset because of Lara's Russian origin, associating it with the ongoing conflict involving Russia. Despite Lara having moved to Germany at the age of 13 and having no clear political stance, the casting decision has sparked outrage on Twitter. Some users argue that she should not play a character who is a survivor of genocide due to Russia's current geopolitical actions. Others defend her, pointing out her personal history and the fact that she is not responsible for her country's actions. The paragraph also mentions a tweet from a Ukrainian parliament member urging Netflix to reconsider the casting, which has received significant attention and support.
📽 Public Reactions and Calls for Boycott
The second paragraph delves into the public's divided reactions to Lara Abova's casting. It highlights tweets that both criticize and defend the decision, with some users calling for a boycott of Netflix. The paragraph also mentions a video posted by Netflix where Lara celebrates her casting, though it does not play the clip to avoid copyright issues. The video is from a longer live stream that is linked in the description for those interested. The summary concludes with a call for viewers to share their thoughts on the situation and to engage with the content by liking and subscribing to the channel.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Twitter cops
💡Live action adaptation
💡Casting choice
💡Outrage
💡Cultural Appropriation
💡Genocide
💡Activists
💡Netizens
💡Cancel Culture
💡Representation
💡One Piece
Highlights
Twitter controversy over the casting of Lara Abova as Nico Robin in the live-action adaptation of One Piece.
Lara Abova is a Russian actress and model who moved to Germany at the age of 13.
Critics argue that a Russian actress should not play a character who is a survivor of genocide.
Supporters of Lara Abova highlight her life story's parallels with Nico Robin's character.
Some Twitter users call for a boycott of Netflix over the casting decision.
A member of the Ukrainian parliament tweets against the casting, comparing it to cultural invasion.
Defenders argue that Lara's ethnicity and country of origin should not define her acting roles.
The debate reflects the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Some critics accuse Lara Abova of being silent on the war, while others defend her right to work.
The casting decision sparks discussions on collective responsibility and representation in media.
Lara Abova's casting is seen by some as a form of propaganda, while others see it as an opportunity for dialogue.
Twitter users share memes and art accusing Lara Abova of being a terrorist, sparking further debate.
The video includes translations of tweets from Ukrainian users expressing their disapproval.
Supporters of Lara Abova emphasize the importance of not conflating an individual with their government's actions.
The video concludes with a call for viewers to engage in the discussion and share their thoughts on the situation.
Transcripts
well it looks like Twitter cops Twitter
activists are once again offended and
angry at one piece this time they're not
seething about yam being a woman it's
actually a specific casting choice for
the live action adaptation that has them
all upset allow me to give you the
context and show you what's going on one
piece Netflix says introducing broke
works most dangerous Duo Mr O and miss
all Sunday with power cloaked in mystery
and intentions hidden behind ominous
Smiles these two will stop at nothing
and if you direct your attention to the
bottom left you can see the actress Lara
abova now before we get to all the
outrage you need to know this Lara abova
is a Russian actress and model she grew
up in the village of slav in Siberia
according to her the village is so small
they don't have it on the map however
when she was 13 she moved to Germany now
the part that's got Twitter cops all
Angry is that she was born in Russia
apparently these people hate anyone who
was simply born in Russia and regarding
Lara as mentioned she's spent more than
half her life living in Germany having
moved there at age 13 and that takes us
back to Twitter we've now got an influx
of tweets like this 21 injured including
three children in Carie today but
Netflix is letting an actress whose
country is currently committing a
genocide play character that's literally
a survivor of a genocide real Nico Robin
would hate this that tweet getting over
3,800 likes this response reading Robin
was attacked because she was blamed for
the sins of her country even though she
was only 12 years old and had nothing to
do with their political decisions that's
a pretty huge part of her story no
someone else mentioning how Lara left
Russia at age 13 saying her story is
literally almost identical to robins and
someone else says I can't believe I'm
watching this unfold in real time many
other responses would also defend Lara
here's a few more examples however
there's also still a lot of hate and for
the record I'm not going to be showing
anywhere near all of it in this video
and as you can see in that example this
person even mentions how there's so many
hate posts like the one we just read and
that it's sad we we' got someone here
who claims to be a member of the
parliament of Ukraine and they actually
make a tweet about this situation saying
casting a Russian actress as Nico Robin
in the popular show hash onepiece whose
family was killed by Terror feels
particularly inappropriate given
Russia's current role is a terrorist
State there's still time to fix this at
Netflix that tweet getting over 5,500
likes he would then go on and say all of
this Russians are killing thousands
literally for existing not Putin
personally or government ordinary
Russians they kill actors children one
piece fans everyone has anyone among you
been tweeting about this there are many
one piece fans in Ukraine and during a
real genocide do you understand how they
feel watching a Russian actress in this
role we are simply asking to change the
cast instead of empathy you criticize us
for being hurt and wish harm upon me are
these the values you've taken from One
Piece do you get the point a Russian
actress could use her voice to condemn
the killings did she or is she silent
like most an antiwar Russians playing
the victim now and on screen Ukraine has
seen this before first anti-war Russian
actors often with Ukrainian passports
were pushed on us then tanks followed
for years we were convinced that
Russians were part of our cultural space
and brothers spreading their narratives
through films music and TV russophobia
is self-defense not xenophobia in the
immediate responses people would say
things like this your point means
nothing it's a role in a show she's a
model and actress not a politician she
hardly has any social media posts in the
last 20 years harassing a person because
ethnicity did this what you learned from
One Piece you're referring to soldiers
who are fighting a war so could you just
stop pushing your politics into
everything she literally moved to
Germany as a child she has nothing to do
with the war he would also further argue
with people in the responses for example
this tweet said Nico Robin is literally
a Russian if you knew anything about one
piece then you would know that and he
says I even know where she came from and
how canonical it is so I didn't even
want to respond to such similar comments
and including this image one that many
people are likely already familiar with
reader saying hello Oda I have a
question if one piece took place in the
real world where would each of the nine
straw hats be from signed Michael
Jackson's brother OA saying well here's
the image I have and as for Robin you
can see in the parentheses there says
Russia here's a tweet with over 7,800
likes where this person seems to have
made art that essentially accuses Lara
of being a terrorist once again also an
example where someone defends her though
in the responses saying Robin is Russian
so they got a Russian actress to play
her not every Russian is evil and it's
not a crime to exist like one piece
always preaches about maybe listen to
the show's morals that you worship I
mean that said I doubt this person
worships one piece if anything they're
probably a tourist here's a meme of
sorts that a lot of these hate accounts
seem to all be sharing around conversely
a defense tweet would read you're not
welcome in the one piece Community
hating someone just because of their
ethnicity is not what Luffy is teaching
us they'd get a response from that
person in Ukraine and there's a
translation via deel of what that
response seems to translate to here's
another tweet with over 5,400 likes once
again translated from Ukrainian to
English via deel where this person seems
to lament the casting choice and also
demand a boycott of Netflix few more
examples here with ashboy Cott Netflix
this one saying you are a disappointment
and other one saying canceled my
subscription because of her you should
be ashamed of this choice and this one
saying Lara abova supports the genocidal
Imperial War on my country by upholding
the fascist protin status quo she's a
propaganda tool who was supposed to
portray a genocide Survivor in one piece
at Netflix keeps paying Zionist and
fascists cancel you subscription in the
responses we can see someone ask can you
tell me exactly how she is supporting
the war and someone else saying you
won't get an answer so far as of
recording there has not been an answer
the initial tweet was also made 14 hours
ago those responses from 13 hours ago so
it does seem at least somewhat likely
that the op would have seen that
question we'll go over just a few more
examples of this stuff of course by all
means if you want to see more of this
entire situation you can easily find all
of this stuff over on Twitter for now
here's a few more like I said this tweet
reading a Russian has no right to play
ni Robin that is immoral at its finest
Nico having her home shelled her relativ
slaughtered cannot be represented by a
person whose government friends
relatives do the same to Ukrainian
children shame on you a person defending
her in the response is saying how do I
say this she hasn't been in Russia since
2005 and no longer has a Russian
passport either the op not having it
saying have you read my Tweet Russians
do not have a right to be promoted she
spoke nothing of what her government's
doing this woman and her grandkid were
killed today in their own home Ordinary
People now tell me how a person from
Russia who condemned nothing can be
Robin and lastly we've got this one
reads it's shocking to see a Russian
actress cast at Netflix Nico Robin was a
survivor of genocide casting an actress
from a country committing genocide is a
monstrous decision Collective
responsibility exists rejecting it is as
absurd as denying post World War II
German Collective guilt as for Lara
herself there is a video that Netflix
posted where you can see her celebrating
how she got cast as Neo Robin I'd like
to play that brief portion in this video
however considering that's Netflix and
you know how copyright happy some of
these corpos can be I think it's better
to not play with fire the clip does come
from a 2-hour 15 minute long live stream
that Netflix actually hosted here on
YouTube and what I can do for you guys
though for those who are curious I'll
link to that live stream in the
description of this video and I'll link
exactly to the timestamp where Lara
comes on stage and talks about all that
stuff so that way you won't have to sit
through the entire like 2our plus live
stream if you're not interested in the
rest of that and of course if you are
well you'll be at the live stream anyway
so you can see the whole thing if you
want as for this video that's where
we'll be concluding this one as always
thank you so much for tuning in and let
me know what think about this whole
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appreciate you and I'll see you in the
next one
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