In 2015, NHK released Fairy Tale Tribunal (Mukashi banashi hōtei 昔噺法廷), an educational TV series that put beloved characters from traditional Japanese fairy tales under legal scrutiny. Heroes who were long celebrated were now being accused of immoral behavior like revenge, violence, and dishonesty. This fresh look blurred the lines between good and evil, urging viewers to reconsider long-held moral views.