Yeah, I see what you're saying about the native viewers, I don't know what gay representation was like on Japanese TV in the 90s, (apart from Haruka and Michiru in Sailor Moon), so it might have been surprising then.Originally Posted by hYpNoS
Subject to opinion, I noticed alot of older anime's (especially those with kids as a big focus ie mecha) stick to stereotypes, and seeing how airazor the toy wasn't designed as a female as such (they take their toy accuracy seriously) I would suspect what happened may of been jarring for native viewers (as well as the crew who thought making them bro's was a smart idea)
I actually asked what you meant, because your original comment sounded like you had a problem with two people of the same gender kissing. :/
Anyway, the Japanese Beast Wars Magazine seems to think it improved their relationship so,
Question: "If Tigatron and Airazor are both boys, how come they were flirting when the Aliens abducted them?"
Answer: "Even among humans there are boys who both love (like) each other. In the case of Tigatron and Airazor, they had been fighting together for a long time and as their emotions increased, their friendship turned to feelings of love. 'Transform', indeed!"
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