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The 'LQBTQ+ Representation In Anime' Episode ft. ThePedanticRomantic
Episode 131

The 'LQBTQ+ Representation In Anime' Episode ft. ThePedanticRomantic

On this episode, we discuss good and bad representation of LGBTQ+ people in anime.

Tokyo Podfathers Podcast

March 14, 20192h 11mExplicit

Show Notes

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Timestamps:

  • 0:07 - Introductions

General overview of LGBTQ+ in anime/history (2:19)

  • 10:28 - Homosexuality in Japan
  • 17:42 - Trans people in media/Japan
  • 23:34 - The history of lesbian representation

Representation - (30:52)

  • 30:52 - Good Trans Representation

  • 45:46 - Bad Trans Representation

  • 58:38 - Good gay male representation

  • 1:08:56 - Bad Gay Male representation (Banana Fish spoilers 1:09:02 - 1:12:21)

  • 1:30:26 - Lesbian representation as "Sexy Lesbians"

  • 1:36:01 - Lesbian representation as "Fluffy Lesbians"

  • 1:45:38 - Lesbian representation as "Lesbians As...People?"

  • 2:04:36 - Concluding thoughts