Crystal Risotti - November 07, 2025 - Brandon, Manitoba

In her testimony, Crystal Risotti examines the widespread availability of anime and manga to children through streaming platforms, school book fairs, libraries, video games, and online communities. She outlines her research into specific genres and themes within these media, including sexualized content, LGBTQ themes, occult imagery, and fantasy narratives that she states are often not clearly labeled for parents. Drawing on industry figures, convention attendance data, and examples from popular franchises, she describes the size and growth of the market and its integration with cosplay conventions, chat platforms, and “furry” communities. Risotti also discusses a reported attraction of autistic and ADHD youth to these media, citing studies, fan sources, and her own observations, and she raises concerns about grooming risks and predatory behavior in online groups and conventions, referencing an online first-person account she located during her research.