| Crunchyroll has been accused for racism [message #405684] |
Sun, 14 February 2021 18:23  |
Arne Luft
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Crunchyroll was accused of being racist for simply translating a
Japanese title into English.
It's about the anime "Kuro-Gyaru ni Natta Kara Shinyu to Yatte Mita",
which was translated into "I Became a Dark-Skinned Gal, So I Tried to
Bang My Best Friend".
The dark-skinned was considered a racist phrase by some people who
read this.
The fact is, these critics did not understand what "kuro gyaru" in
Japan is all about. "Kuro Gyaru" is the newer form of "ganguro" and
describes a cosmetic that women use to apply dark make-up.
https://youtu.be/P28BJG4lCZ4
Crunchyroll could perhaps have phrased it a little differently, but
the reaction of the self-proclaimed anti-racists is imho exaggerated.
The allegation is based on a primitive association that has not been
questioned.
Btw, this fashion trend is now outdated in Japan, afaik.
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| Re: Crunchyroll has been accused for racism [message #405685 is a reply to message #405684] |
Sun, 14 February 2021 19:13  |
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Originally posted by: Bobbie Sellers
On 2/14/21 3:23 PM, Arne Luft wrote:
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> Crunchyroll was accused of being racist for simply translating a
> Japanese title into English.
>
> It's about the anime "Kuro-Gyaru ni Natta Kara Shinyu to Yatte Mita",
> which was translated into "I Became a Dark-Skinned Gal, So I Tried to
> Bang My Best Friend".
>
> The dark-skinned was considered a racist phrase by some people who
> read this.
>
> The fact is, these critics did not understand what "kuro gyaru" in
> Japan is all about. "Kuro Gyaru" is the newer form of "ganguro" and
> describes a cosmetic that women use to apply dark make-up.
> https://youtu.be/P28BJG4lCZ4
>
> Crunchyroll could perhaps have phrased it a little differently, but
> the reaction of the self-proclaimed anti-racists is imho exaggerated.
> The allegation is based on a primitive association that has not been
> questioned.
>
> Btw, this fashion trend is now outdated in Japan, afaik.
>
Hyper sensitivity to such is a common reaction to anything
that is not totally PC. But the CR should just say it is a Japanese
production and the translator is the goat.
Extra-dark makeup is out in Japan? Probably a good thing
as it might be mistaken for American historical Blackface.
bliss
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| Re: Crunchyroll has been accused for racism [message #405783 is a reply to message #405684] |
Wed, 17 February 2021 13:42 |
David Johnston
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On 2021-02-14 4:23 p.m., Arne Luft wrote:
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> Crunchyroll was accused of being racist for simply translating a
> Japanese title into English.
>
> It's about the anime "Kuro-Gyaru ni Natta Kara Shinyu to Yatte Mita",
> which was translated into "I Became a Dark-Skinned Gal, So I Tried to
> Bang My Best Friend".
>
> The dark-skinned was considered a racist phrase by some people who
> read this.
>
> The fact is, these critics did not understand what "kuro gyaru" in
> Japan is all about. "Kuro Gyaru" is the newer form of "ganguro" and
> describes a cosmetic that women use to apply dark make-up.
> https://youtu.be/P28BJG4lCZ4
>
> Crunchyroll could perhaps have phrased it a little differently, but
> the reaction of the self-proclaimed anti-racists is imho exaggerated.
> The allegation is based on a primitive association that has not been
> questioned.
>
> Btw, this fashion trend is now outdated in Japan, afaik.
>
This translation is shocking!
Because there ain't no "tried" about his fucking his best friend as a
girl. Such inaccuracy should not be tolerated.
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