16.01.2026 21:42
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a notable meeting with Tetsuo Hara, one of the legendary figures of the Japanese manga world, known for creating the Warrior Ken series. The encounter, where popular culture intersects with politics, was considered one of the most extraordinary interactions during Meloni's tenure as Prime Minister. Hara presented the Italian Prime Minister with a portrait of Warrior Ken.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met today with the world-renowned Japanese manga artist Tetsuo Hara, who created the Warrior Ken series. The meeting was recorded as one of the most interesting moments of Meloni's premiership.
SHE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Meloni, who shared a photo of the meeting on her social media account, expressed her pleasure in meeting Hara. In her post, she stated, "I had the honor of meeting Tetsuo Hara. I sincerely thank him for the valuable gift he wanted to give me and for a work that has become a part of our nation's collective dream, shaping the upbringing of all Italian generations."
ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING GIFTS
During the meeting, Tetsuo Hara gifted Meloni a special portrait of Warrior Ken, one of the iconic characters in comic book history. This gift was considered one of the most remarkable and extraordinary gifts received during Meloni's premiership.
IT HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN ITALIAN CULTURE
Since the 1980s, Warrior Ken has reached a wide audience in Italy, transcending being just a manga series and securing an important place in Italian popular culture. Meloni also pointed out in her post that the work has shaped the imagination of Italians across generations.