Keiji Takamine, a renowned Japanese actor who played Seiji Hokuto, the protagonist in the classic Japanese tokusatsu series Ultraman Ace, on Monday censured Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in a public post on social media platform X. "What benefits could Japan possibly gain from starting a conflict with China?" he questioned. "Only by upholding the principles of friendship can we maintain peace!" The post quickly sparked widespread discussions and praise among netizens in both China and Japan, echoing the shared longing of people in both nations for peaceful coexistence.