... speech encouraged Asahara to flaunt his charisma through public speeches in Aum rallies. Asahara utilized the media to its maximum capacity, spreading his message through mangas (graphic comic books) and anime programs. So powerful was his use of the media that apart from rapidly securing more than ten thousand followers in Japan, his daily shows on Radio Moscow earned him thirty ... ...

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