Fans of handsome swimming boys anime Free! don’t think gardeners should be free to plant sakura wherever they want.
Follow Casey on Twitter, where if anyone wants to plant a sakura tree outside his apartment, he’s pretty much OK with the idea.
Given the widespread and centuries-long popularity cherry blossoms enjoy in Japan, it’s extremely unusual to hear of anyone protesting their planting.
Specifically, fans are opposed to the planting of sakura trees that would alter the scenery so that it no longer looks like specific cuts from the anime movie.