The voice artist for popular anime character Detective Conan issued a public apology following backlash over the wholesale devastation rendered in the fictional city of Kanagawa in the latest Conan movie. Critics and viewers argued that the depiction was insensitive and causing undue distress. Amid chastisement, the actor expressed regret for the oversight, highlighting the unforeseen impact on the audience. The movie production team is also expected to comment on the situation soon.

In Japan, sensitivity to disaster depiction in popular media is high due to the country's history with natural calamities and the 1945 atomic bombings. Audiences value respect of these tragic elements in their entertainment. The backlash represents society's demand for mindfulness from creators concerning past and potential real-life scenarios.

Much like Japan, the U.S. and EU also value the appropriate representation of disasters in media due to their own experiences with various tragedies. However, the societal response might differ, with a more direct focus on directors or production houses rather than voice actors.