Teacher Liu, I saw a new term in the news yesterday called “Guzi shop.” What does it mean?

A “Guzi shop” is actually a store that sells anime merchandise, such as badges, keychains, plush toys, and character standees.

Oh, I see. So they are things related to anime and game characters, right?

Exactly. Many young people like them and buy merchandise of their favorite characters.

Then why does the news say there are problems?

Because some products don’t have Chinese labels, and it’s unclear whether they are authentic. Also, some content may not be suitable for children.

Can minors buy them too?

Right now, many shops don’t have age restrictions, so students can easily purchase them.

I understand. It seems that liking anime is not a problem, but the shops should be more standardized.