There may be differing interpretations as to how far the "anti-war ideology" that Masuda Junichi is commenting on is "anti-war," meaning whether it is anti-war in the general sense of opposing war, or whether it is more of a lighter anti-war sentiment, such as avoiding conflict. However, Masuda Junichi wrote in his blog ,
I hope Hiroshima will continue to spread the message until nuclear weapons are eradicated.
We Japanese have the opportunity and the power to think about war and nuclear weapons.
As the only country in the world to have been attacked with atomic bombs, we must think carefully and convey this message.
Peace. Japan is a country where we can think deeply about this.
I want to appeal to the world about the greatness of this country.
Given that he has also made comments related to the abolition of nuclear weapons, it is likely that "Pokémon Black and White" contains a general anti-war message.
For example, in "Pokémon Black and White," "Hiun City" (the official source is probably "Hiunmon") is supposed to be modeled after the big city of New York, but the "sand area" (desert) behind the city has been said to represent the site of the World Trade Center (Ground Zero). However, there is also speculation that it may also represent the original meaning of "Ground Zero ," that is, Japan's hiun (tragic) "ground zero."
