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For those not familiar with all the names, those are the bad guys who have these fleshy phalluses on their foreheads.

Rather fleshy than non-fleshy, I'll say.
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doctordoom85 wrote:

Aren't some of you sort of showing a double standard here? Oh sure, women (FICTIONAL women, I might add, we're not talking about real people here) getting clothing ripped off is apparently sexist, but a guy has his shirt rip off during a power-up (which is arguable even less logical) or another method, and no one complains. That's not even exclusive to anime, how many shirts do you think Samurai Jack had to pay for before the series ended?

Show me where I said anything pertaining to men removing their clothing. Don't put words into my mouth, please.

Aw, maybe it's just me, but I ADORE Karin. I could watch it over and over. It's just so cute. The characters aren't "ugly" at all - I'm not sure why the reviewer thinks that!

I think it's so interesting how they manage to put a panty shot every two seconds in one way or another...

jenthehen wrote:

Aw, maybe it's just me, but I ADORE Karin. I could watch it over and over. It's just so cute. The characters aren't "ugly" at all - I'm not sure why the reviewer thinks that!

The character designs are what first drew me to the show, I don't think they're "ugly" at all--the only one I didn't like was the main guy, whose design looked rather uninspired, but that seems to be typical of Shonen Romance male leads. One thing I really liked about the show was it was very fanservicey without being overly dirty or perverted, which I think helped maintain the show's cuteness.

Dorcas_Aurelia wrote:

doctordoom85 wrote: Aren't some of you sort of showing a double standard here? Oh sure, women (FICTIONAL women, I might add, we're not talking about real people here) getting clothing ripped off is apparently sexist, but a guy has his shirt rip off during a power-up (which is arguable even less logical) or another method, and no one complains. That's not even exclusive to anime, how many shirts do you think Samurai Jack had to pay for before the series ended? Show me where I said anything pertaining to men removing their clothing. Don't put words into my mouth, please.

(facepalm)

Thanks for proving my point, it's because you didn't mention it that especially made it a double standard. You said that apparently Ikki Tousen's actions make the Japanese culture appear it's saying women are inferior to men, despite plenty of series where men have clothing ripped off. Surely you realize what's wrong about wagging your finger at one gender being exposed in a certain way, and not wagging your finger at the other gender being exposed in a certain way?

jenthehen wrote:

I'm also a feminist and I love silly fan-service shows.

That's right! I forgot! We're living in the age where feminism means supporting voting rights and equal wage, but also thinking it's totally cool to have shows where women are turned into nothing but sex objects for fanboys to ogle! Because it's funny!

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I think it's so interesting how they manage to put a panty shot every two seconds in one way or another...

That's what cracked me up about Najica Blitz Tactics, too...waiting to see what new ways they'd come up with to include a gratuitous panty shot. My favorite was when spoiler[a chick lands upside in the cockpit of a jet that Lila (I think) was piloting...do I need to add that the girl's exposed panties were placed mere inches from Lila's face? Now THAT'S writin', folks!]

Dorcas_Aurelia wrote:

doctordoom85 wrote: Aren't some of you sort of showing a double standard here? Oh sure, women (FICTIONAL women, I might add, we're not talking about real people here) getting clothing ripped off is apparently sexist, but a guy has his shirt rip off during a power-up (which is arguable even less logical) or another method, and no one complains. That's not even exclusive to anime, how many shirts do you think Samurai Jack had to pay for before the series ended? Show me where I said anything pertaining to men removing their clothing. Don't put words into my mouth, please.

(facepalm)

Thanks for proving my point, it's because you didn't mention it that especially made it a double standard. You said that apparently Ikki Tousen's actions make the Japanese culture appear it's saying women are inferior to men, despite plenty of series where men have clothing ripped off. Surely you realize what's wrong about wagging your finger at one gender being exposed in a certain way, and not wagging your finger at the other gender being exposed in a certain way?

Blood- wrote:

Quote: I think it's so interesting how they manage to put a panty shot every two seconds in one way or another... That's what cracked me up about Najica Blitz Tactics, too...waiting to see what new ways they'd come up with to include a gratuitous panty shot. My favorite was when spoiler[a chick lands upside in the cockpit of a jet that Lila (I think) was piloting...do I need to add that the girl's exposed panties were placed mere inches from Lila's face? Now THAT'S writin', folks!]

Oh God, Najica Blitz Tactics. My boyfriend bought the thinpack that came with the underwear, and we watched the first episode together. Halfway through the first episode, I was starting to feel grossed out, and by the end of it, I told him that if I saw another pair of animated underpants, I was going to ralph. That show is a prime example of too much of a good thing.

Regarding Ikki Tousen:
A main story theme is free will vs. predetermined fate.
This features strong female characters.
The manga is way better than the anime.
Fan-service can be non-sexual.
Example of non-sexual fanservice: The anime also caters to fans of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.