AC Shadows "Gay Black Samurai" Debate

Japanese PM Responds To 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Shrine Controversy With Concern Towards Possible Copycat Attacks

While many have taken issue with various aspects of Ubisoft’s newest release, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishida says that his main concern regarding Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the possibility that a mentally unwell individual will seek to replicate the in-game ability to destroy a prominent Shinto Shrine real world. Yasuke (Tongayi Chirisa) bests an enemy on the battlefield in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (2025), Ubisoft RELATED: Angry Shareho…

AC Shadows "Gay Black Samurai" Debate

The character received backlash on Twitter / X, Reddit and YouTube, as some gamers called it a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) character, deeming him too "woke" by conservative players.

Japan’s PM ‘will not tolerate’ Assassin’s Creed cultural disrespect of shrine

Japan’s PM criticised Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for cultural disrespect, sparking debate on historical accuracy and the game’s portrayal of shrines.

One of the relationships that the Yasuke samurai can maintain in Assassin’s Creed Shadows has led to very intense criticism on social networks.

The new Assassin's Creed has caused a political scandal - Japan's prime minister said that they will not tolerate disrespect for their culture.

Along with the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the debate over the virtual destruction of Japanese monuments has re-ignited in Japan's top politics. Even the Prime Minister said such behaviour was unacceptable. Therefore, Ubisoft hastily released an update that prevents the destruction of temples. ,