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Sexism in Japan (Bakuman)
When the first volume of the hit Shonen Jump series, Bakuman, was released here in America, reviewers seemed to be taking a note on the issue of sexism in the story. Some have argued that the female characters are treated as if they have no personality. They either are just objects or treated with disdain. The anime version of Bakuman (which debuted this Fall) also has gotten some people talking about sexism in the series. I find this interesting because, honestly, Japan is a sexist country to begin with.
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The Things Men Do For Women Feat. Gin Ichimaru
This is a followup on the previous Gin Ichimaru entry.
Well, what a way to go. For those who have read BLEACH recently, it was revealed that Gin Ichimaru was actually against Sosuke Aizen. He tries to kill Aizen to no avail. We also learn his primary motivation for siding with Aizen in the first place: to get back at him for hurting Rangiku Matsumoto. His character highlights an interesting psychological phenomenon: why do men do the craziest things when it comes to women?
