Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has voiced his admiration for Japanese video games, praising them for being untainted by what he calls “woke Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) lies.” Musk’s comments, made on social media platform X, sparked a discussion about the influence of Western ideology on Japanese game development. While some agree with Musk’s assessment, others argue that Japanese developers have begun self-censoring to cater to Western audiences. Musk’s endorsement of Japanese video games is not new, as he has previously praised “Elden Ring” for its “beautiful art.” Despite controversy surrounding his views on DEI, Musk’s influence in the gaming industry remains significant.