Problematic Trends in Anime

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As discussed by Bailey in this post: baileyartblog.tumblr.com/post/…

So fellow watchers, deviants, and anime fans, what do you say to Bailey's observations about the "not okay" parts of Anime?

I'm personally shocked that Incest and undertones/overtones that support "rape culture" or "underplaying clear abuse" are so popular. Is that a cultural thing? Do the writers/animators not realize what their scenes look like to viewers? Do they just not care?

The later point about rape culture and abusive relationships especially clicks because I've seen popular shows do this very same thing. Just look at SasuSaku and how much crap that Sasuke dumps on Sakura and yet they end up married. What kind of message does that send to girls? Let your spouse emotional/physically/mentally abuse and belittle you, then forgive him after he gives a half-hearted apology and continue to be his bitch?

As for incest...why?

The paedophilia point is also a decent observation (particularly if you've seen the show "No Game, No Life." where a 10-year old girl is sexualized). Though I'd point out that Japan also has a tendency to make the ages of their female characters unclear and/or not match up with physical appearance. Look at Yoko from Gurren Lagann, I've heard different stories about her age ranging from being 14 (which is stupid ridiculous) to 18 (same age as Kamina) and I go with the later for the sake of simplicity, it makes the most sense to me, and I don't have a guilty shadow over my head.

But the sexualizing prepubescent children? Not okay.

Thoughts?
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I disagree with some of the examples there, but the article (?) has several valid points, seriously what's up with the incest thing, kid sexualization and horrid relationships (sure you should stick with your abusive boyfriend/girlfriend who treats you like shit just because he/she is sexy?-SasuSaku, ShinjixAsuka I'm looking at you-Well, f*ck that!)?