Subject: Alita: Battle Angel Fandom Falsely Painted as “Alt-Right” by The Independent Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:08 am
A recent article published by UK-based news outlet The Independent has claimed that “alt-right make up a not insignificant proportion of [Battle Angel:] Alita’s fanbase,” citing disingenuous characterizations of fandom members and social media interactions as their evidence. In the article The cult of ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ – alt-right parable or neglected classic?, Independent contributor Adam White aims to take an in-depth look at the self-titled “Alita Army,” a name proudly worn by members of the Alita: Battle Angel fandom. Yet, rather than lending a fair ear to the feelings and criticisms held by the fandom, White instead frames these opinions as evidence of the fandom’s association with the alt-right: