Pure arts pulls Assassin's Creed Shadows stature amid controversy
PureArts recently decided to withdraw the design of the statue for Assassin’s Creed Shadows following criticism for being perceived as "insensitive." The statue portrayed the game's characters Yasuke and Naoe standing in front of a damaged torii gate that bore resemblance to the one at Sannō Shrine in Nagasaki, which endured the impact of the atomic bomb in 1945. Fans expressed disapproval of the design due to its resemblance to the tragic aftermath of the atomic bomb's impact—a connection that stirred up strong emotions and backlash against PureArts’ imagery choice. Upon receiving backlash from fans and critics regarding the design's link to historical trauma and devastation caused by the atomic bomb in Japan's history, PureArts took to social media to issue a public apology addressing the unintended offense caused by their sculpture. They also revealed plans to revise and redevelop the statue. PureArts assured customers who had pre-pu...