The Rise of Far Right Extremism in Britain: Lessons from Anime and Manga The rise of Tommy Robinson is symptomatic of a far more insidious trend spreading across Britain – one eerily reminiscent of the anime and manga worlds.
At first glance, this comparison may seem tenuous; however, examining how the values and aesthetics of our favorite shows can influence real world politics reveals a disturbing connection.
The Rise of Tommy Robinson: A Right Wing Extremist in Britain Tommy Robinson is a pseudonym for Stephen Yaxley Lennon, a British far right activist and former leader of the English Defence League (EDL).