The Japanese government is using Tokyo Reverger to spread awareness about the new age of Japanese majority law. TV and web commercials featuring characters from Tokyo Reverger It’s available from January 7, 2022. The campaign is intended to avoid any issues that may arise as some consumers or stores are unaware of this change. [Thanks, Dengeki!]
From April 1, 2022, the age of adulthood in Japan will change from 20 to 18. This means that starting in April, 18-year-olds will be able to vote and sign contracts. This change is intended to allow young Japanese to participate in politics from an early age. This is also because many countries around the world set the age of majority at 18. However, this change will not affect alcohol, tobacco or gambling. You still have to be 20 years or older to participate in such activities in Japan.
As for why the Japanese government uses Tokyo Reverger to spread the news of coming of age? That’s due to the series’ theme of growing up and growing up. Tokyo Reverger tells the story of Takemichi, who one day learns that his ex-girlfriend and her brother were killed by a gang. He then travels back in time several times to try to save them. According to the article, the campaign aims to encourage young Japanese, like Takemichi, not to give up. It is also to encourage active social participation.
The new age law will take effect in Japan from April 1, 2022. Tokyo Reverger available on streaming services like Crunchyroll.
