A transportation manager in Shizuoka, Japan, has criticized anime for creating a negative perception of trucks, particularly through the isekai genre where characters often die and are transported to another world after being hit by trucks. This trope, popular in anime like Wise Man's Grandchild and Zombie Land Saga, has spawned the meme "Truck-kun." The manager believes this recurring theme fosters an intrinsic dislike of trucks and transportation companies despite supporting freedom of expression in storytelling.

Why do anime often use trucks to transport characters to another world?n

In many isekai anime, trucks are a common plot device to kill off the main character in the real world, enabling their transition to a fantastical setting. This dramatic and sudden event adds an unexpected twist to the story, contributing to the genre's appeal.

Truck-kun is a part of the larger isekai genre, which has grown significantly in popularity within the last decade. The genre often involves protagonists who are reincarnated or transported to a fantasy world, usually possessing some unique skills or knowledge that sets them apart. This trope is used for its simplicity and dramatic effect, quickly moving the plot from mundane reality to engaging fantasy adventures.