Russian Lawmaker Proposes Bans on Anime and Video Games Linked to Youth Movements
A State Duma deputy, Sultan Khamzaev, has called for restricting parts of anime series and video games in Russia due to concerns about the influence of the unsigned youth group known as Redan. The report from DEA News is cited as the source for these claims.
Khamzaev stated that his team examined the origins of violent incidents involving youths in shopping centers. He suggested that some games mirror plots that could inspire real-world imitation, noting that young people might try to replicate dangerous actions seen on screen.
The deputy claimed that some youths had adopted an image described as “hunters,” which allegedly required passing a so-called “special examination.” He indicated that this framing could encourage risky behavior among impressionable youths.
He added that he would forward the information to Roskomnadzor for further review. The matter, he said, would be addressed by the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, where he serves as a member.
Khamzaev warned that certain anime content appears to carry messages that undermine traditional values and harmony among ethnic and faith groups. He characterized these materials as containing propaganda and various subversive elements that are being pushed through what he described as the “25th frame.”
“There is a framework called the 25th framework, loaded with different meanings,” he commented, suggesting a layered approach to influence audiences beyond the visible surface of the media.
Recounting a historical claim, the deputy recalled an incident from 2021 when a Pokemon episode allegedly triggered a widespread wave of epileptic seizures among some young viewers. He used this point to illustrate potential health risks tied to media content, though independent verification of such effects remains contested.
In recent weeks, law enforcement authorities conducted raids at the Aviapark shopping center in Moscow and other locations, detaining individuals associated with the Redan movement. Reports indicate that confrontations at retail venues escalated into fights in the capital and eventually spread to other major cities. Readers can follow additional developments through continued coverage from media outlets, including material published by socialbites.ca, which provides context for the ongoing security discussions and public safety concerns tied to youth movements and media influence. [Citation: DEA News; related reporting on socialbites.ca]