Recruiting posters for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces generally try to appeal to would-be recruits’ protective instincts and ideals of heroism.
While the “those aren’t panties” defense might seem hard to believe, the Shiga office kind of has a point.
”Those aren’t panties” claims regional recruiting office, but critics aren’t convinced.
Since those sentiments are also present in many anime series, the JSDF occasionally uses anime artwork to help drive the point home, with the added bonus of the imagery being particularly eye-catching to young people.
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