'Perfect Japan' trend sparks Gen Z backlash
Everyday commute footage is edited with anime-style music and rosy filters to create an idealized version of Japan, drawing criticism online.
A social media trend called "Perfect Japan" takes ordinary videos filmed on suburban transport and overlays anime-style music and rosy filters to make them look like scenes from a dream holiday in Japan. The stylized edits have prompted a backlash from Gen Z users on social platforms who criticize the glamorized portrayal.