People in the textile industry work hard. But imagine instead of spending the day making Polo shirts or slacks, they churn out adult anime sheets.
Note: This article contains imagery that some readers might find objectionable.
Recently on Chinese site TTmop, photos emerged of a domestic factory where hug pillows are made for Japan (and, well, elsewhere).
Oh boy.
Looking closer at the photo, you can see this (via Otaku News):
Online in China, commenters noted that making these kind of otaku products seemed rather miserable. Way better than working at a sex doll factory, I say.
那啥，你们印抱枕和床单的时候考虑过工厂大妈们的感受么 [TTmop via 秒刊サンデー]
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