SnowQueen

I think that would depend on the person, what kind of shows they watch, and whether or not they think of anime as something more than just pure entertainment for them. If so, then the ideas presented in such shows might actually mean something to them. Most people probably don’t put that much thought into it though.

I agree with both Wisper and Mitsuki. There are many anime shows that display same-sex couples in for the most part positive light. I started watching anime at a young age and being exposed to it at a young I think definitely influenced the idea of same-sex couples being a positive thing and normal thing and the idea that it’s two people who love each other who cares what gender they are. On the other hand different people have different upbringings and influences and also it’s what you want to take out of what you watch. Some people take a lot from anime and some just see it as just entertainment especially when it comes into the Yaoi/Yuri genre.

The irony here is that Japan itself is actually far less open-minded to anything that doesn’t conform to the norm. It’s just their entertainment industry that has few qualms with targeting specific demographics with any and every kind of show/movie/comic/porn/etc you could possibly imagine as long as they think they can make money off of it, whereas despite most Western countries becoming more open-minded as of late, their entertainment industries (of the US in particular) are far too concerned with being politically correct to branch out much.

After watching Yuri Kuma Arashi I did some looking into this (and I’m just going off memory here so there might be a few bumps here and there) But as far as gay couples more so women and especially high school girls I guess there is a law of some sorts that protects them as far as romantic friendships mostly because they believe once they out grow it they will grow out of it and marry men. Even so same-sex couples is more seen as a equal to having a metal disorder which is quite sad. Like I said just going off memory here so I most likely might have some facts wrong maybe. If someone points out its wrong I will edit and change it.

Anyway my point is I think since anime has a lot of same sex couples as the main couple out there and being exposed to that can probably make people more positive and understanding about it that is if they up there mind to it.

Also if you haven’t seen Yuri Kuma yet…you should. It brings up very important messages especially towards younger women who are slowly growing up and trying to figure out themselves and being true to themselves despite being labeled as wrong and different and seeing different characters dealing with the same thing but handling themselves differently. Also pointing out the bullying and outcast factor of people who are “different” in this case having a different a sexuality makes you stick out like a sore thumb and they are damned to become “lost in the invisible storm”. It’s a very wacky show but if you read between the lines and crazy-ness I’m pretty sure you’ll get something out of it even if just watching it for entertainment sake (but watch with a open mind).

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