Remember the good old days when parents blamed Beavis and Butt-Head for their kids doing stupid stuff? Well get ready for some nostalgia, because now it looks like a cartoon is influencing people yet again. Japanese fans of the anime Demon Slayer have apparently been climbing Mount Kumotori in Tokyo to see the real world location that kicks off the events of their favorite series, and city officials have issued a statement warning against attempting the climb on a whim.
In the show, Mount Kumotori is the birthplace of the show’s main characters, the Kamado siblings. As such, it has turned the location into a landmark for fans of the immensely popular series, prompting many to attempt a pilgrimage to the summit. Unfortunately, it seems a number of would-be climbers of the cold mountain did not anticipate it would be quite so cold, or mountainous. Okutama, which is the closest town to the mountain, took notice of the number of people trying to trek up the mountain wearing t-shirts and sandals and decided to intervene.
The Okutama Visitor Center issued a statement encouraging eager fans to be sure they’re properly prepared before beginning what is usually no less than a 12 hour journey even for the most experienced mountain climbers. The center suggests that beginners look into dressing warmly, bringing spare clothes, and packing plenty of equipment and sustenance to allow for 2-3 days on the trail.
Notably, the Visitor Center isn’t outright forbidding anyone from climbing Mount Kumotori, or even putting up any barriers to discourage amateur mountaineers. Even though they felt the need to insert themselves after seeing a multitude of ill-prepared and ill-dressed adventurers set out only to give up halfway, it seems they trust the people of Japan to make the right decision as long as they have all the information. C
Fans going out to explore real world locations from their favorite shows, films, games, etc. isn’t a new concept. In fact, it’s largely little more than a fun little distraction. So this whole mountain situation is more of an outlier, but it still proves just how committed people can be to immersing themselves in the things they enjoy. Hey, maybe it will create genuine mountain climbers, which will in turn create more mountain climbing documentaries, which others will watch and say “hey, I could do that.” See? Full circle.
Here’s hoping those continuing to climb Mount Kumotori in the chilly autumn weather at least do so safely. Danger is a part of life for some people, but it doesn’t have to be. Maybe just take a step back first and ask if it’s really worth it to imitate something from an anime.
Source: Crunchyroll
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