I think it’s because it’s anime. I wonder what they’d say if you did a historical piece where their emporer was played by some white guy. I think you’d get a different reaction. They’re also not as sensitive to white-washing because their whole country is Japanese. i.e. they have tons of role models and…

Even ScarJo got her start somewhere. It’s a catch 22. If there are no roles for Asian/Asian American actors, then they’ll never be stars, and they’ll never get box office pull. And back around again.