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penguintruth



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:27 am Reply with quote
Zeino wrote:
penguintruth wrote:
It’s very well-written, some clunky dialogue aside, and pretty progressive for the time.


Oh yes, killing all those female characters for the sake of male angst was oh so very progressive.


It's one of the only mecha anime of its time that even addressed the exploitation of women.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:08 pm Reply with quote
Zeino wrote:
penguintruth wrote:
It’s very well-written, some clunky dialogue aside, and pretty progressive for the time.


Oh yes, killing all those female characters for the sake of male angst was oh so very progressive.


To be fair it was the early 80s. Frankly it was impressive the women were involved in any action. Also, they murdered tons of male characters as well. I think it is fine for the time.
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