France vs Japan meme war: Why are French and Japanese users fighting on Twitter/X?

French and Japanese users are locked in a viral meme war on X, with arguments over protests in France spilling into anime, immigration and national stereotypes. Here's what sparked the online clash and why manga piracy and Japanese work culture are now part of the fight.

The internet seems to have found another international conflict to keep itself entertained. This time, French-speaking and Japanese-speaking users are trading insults, memes and cultural references on X, formerly Twitter. What began with reactions to protests in France has turned into a bizarre online fight involving anime, immigration, work culture and even manga piracy.

The online feud gained attention after videos of protests in France on October 17 spread across social media. Some Japanese accounts criticised the unrest and blamed immigrants for the violence. French-speaking users responded angrily, and soon the arguments turned into........

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