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McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]

SoraNews24 —Japan News— [Unofficial] February 5, 2026
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Ellen-sensei is the latest otaku spokesperson for McDonald’s, but there’s one organization she’d never endorse. McDonald’s Japan has been warmly embracing otaku culture as of late. Tie-ups with mega-hits such as Dragon Quest and Pokémon seem like obvious fits, but the fast food giant has also shown that it’s comfortable with franchises a little farther […]

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