In a break from political protocol, French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi brought anime energy to global politics once again. The moment took place on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit in Evian, France
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The playful gesture was a deliberate callback to their viral meeting in Tokyo earlier this April, where PM Takaichi had first surprised President Macron with the "Kamehameha" stance.
Macron, a well-known fan of Japanese manga, had readily laughed and joined in.