This is a great piece! You really captured much of what I suspected, re: Young-Ja’s “being different” as Queer was interpolation for communism. It was subtle, but I hope they explore these themes more in future. Your discussion regarding the sexual exploitation is also really important, and was the weakest parts of…

God, I tried to watch it, hoping for some kind of refreshing and intelligent American take on the anime genre and style of story telling, but it is an unironic, vapid, gag-me-with-a-spoon production, with puddle deep story and paper thin characters. There is something about it makes me want to punch myself in the face…

I dream of being non-grey, someday.... Until then, WTF with this guy?! He acts “holier than thou”, “blacker than thou” and is one of the complacent male anal douche nozzle apologists that is undermining all minority groups (or anyone that isn’t a white male). Why are other people in power so afraid to speak up about…

OMG, this needs so much love! Never forget, never forget...

This reply is fucking golden. I will carry “cheetoh taint wart” in my heart and mind forever and ever. Brava!

I heart the hell out of this interview! We really need to listen to our elders a lot more in this culture. Thank you for sharing your Grandmother’s wisdom and thoughts. I’ll bet she was one heck of a teacher and educator.

I totally have to disagree. Having lived through the 80s, it was a deco-acid inspired avant garde period. It was fun, absurd, and the colours and ooooh the patterns! I had a lot of fun with clothes then, and I’m a dude - even! Even guys had more fun fashion that we do today. I’m so over black/grey/brown casual smart…

Hey Heather, I realize I’m a little late in adding comments, but your reviews on this game and BF1 have been really great balanced reviews! Keep up the good work. I’ll make a point of reading Kotaku reviews more often.