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When Asa says that Denji will think she's a slut, it's not just because she thinks Denji will think "that she enjoys sexual things." You have to understand JP culture here; being a slut here also means ignoring consent and sleeping with whoever for your own means/pleasure
#csm168
I feel like Americans are much more lax with the word slut. If you think about how Asa already has a complex around sex, other people perceiving her as a promiscuous woman is one of the worst things that can happen, that's why she cries.
The exact same chapter has Nana and Deku showing how they would have reacted had they been around. Nana realizing her flaws as a person, Deku using this opportunity to connect with Shigaraki and understand him more so he can eventually change society, which he does.
To all the artists and colorists that see this post, Since April is about to end, QRT this tweet with your top 4 pieces of this month π¨
These are my 4 favorite ones i've done this month πβ‘οΈ
Follow up; VIZ also translated incorrectly. Perhaps they thought the "localization" would help but it's given some people misconceptions about the chapter. Anyone who can read subtext though knew what Asa meant here.
@SunAstrea
The word used in the original is η΄ε₯³ chijo, which is the female version of η΄ζΌ’ chikan or molester. Very different connotation than "slut".
lowkey the kamunabi trash asf to me after i found out hiyuki one of their top soldiers cause chihiro can already match her beginning of the series π it makes me think the sword bearers are the real top of the verse, especially considering the auction
I am a woman beating, racist, misogynistic, homophobe.
I donβt like blacks or whites or gays.
Women canβt drive.
They should just have babies and save the population decline nobody wants to hear their opinions.
And they canβt fight.
No head movement.
Take me to jail.
Denji is a very nuanced complex character. I'm honestly shocked by the delicacy of his character writing. It takes a lot of skill to write a character who is truly immature organically. Denji doesn't have the emotional maturity yet to navigate life.
#csm169
@ctmbottomtext
Words generally can have a lot of varied meaning across a lot of different cultures, the same way body language and visual stimuli does. It's actually fascinating how language evolves with culture and how different parts of the world have come to associate different meanings.
@zombecryoverlod
Yes. A lot of people are not taking into account the context of her saying this, *that* side of the fandom is just using this mistranslated ooc statement for agenda
@awfulwizard
Going through a lot of grief rn in life and loss and this was very touching, crying at work rn, excellent work. take care of yourself, and remember you are loved
@Winterflan
Cooked so hard it was unbelievable reading this level of care given to an abuse victim, it was like it was taboo to even talk about this perspective