#im not complaining! this is pog. but im just so used to shitty portrayals of women | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

balteus · 2 years

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sometimes i wonder if im reading to much into the political implications of fromsoft games (armored core, dark souls, elden ring) but then i remember miyazaki has an actual degree in sociology so what do i know

#like. the fact that omen are disability metaphors is undeniable.#misbegotten and twlid face persecution as well. and while it's possible for you to be a participant in that persecution #the game also states. yeah this is fucked up to the point you can consider literally ending all life as a measure to counterweight #all the cruelties the theocracy has committed #the merchants in er are also heavily roma coded. and with the aspect of them being persecuted for a religious belief. there's.#so much to unpack here #it's not perfect don't get me wrong but im just surprised it goes as deep as it does #oh also. very interesting that these religions soulsy games use has european aesthetics that draw from christian architecture and art #also miyazaki why are there so many warrior and masculine women in your work #im not complaining! this is pog. but im just so used to shitty portrayals of women #esp masc women. that not only does this feel like a breath of fresh air but it also makes me want to ask him if he has a thing for this

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