Can anime be a gateway into naval history?

Can Japanese media that turns ships into anime characters help young people discover naval history?

He welcomes it, because any route that brings people into naval history is worthwhile.

Japanese media that turns ships into anime characters can be a welcome route into naval history for young people. Gatekeeping treats some paths into the subject as less legitimate than others. History must remain open to everyone if societies are to learn from it. Good teaching, school visits, field trips, and accessible entry points all help the subject serve more than an elite audience.