Meet Miyuki, the Trans Character from Yu Yu Hakusho
The anime Yu Yu Hakusho addresses everyday themes
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Based on the manga of the same name, the anime Yu Yu Hakusho is considered a classic from back in the day and is on the list of essential anime for the true otaku.
Released in 1992, the title aired in Brazil on broadcast TV networks like Rede Manchete and Bandeirantes, and cable TV hits like Cartoon Network and Play TV. The saga became a phenomenon and was recognized both nationally and worldwide.
The story follows the protagonist Yusuke Urameshi, a rebellious kid who, after dying in a tragic but brave accident, sees the opportunity for a second chance with the responsibility of becoming a supernatural detective, capable of identifying and hunting demons.
With 25 years of existence, the anime addresses themes that today have gained extreme visibility and discussion points, ranging from juvenile delinquency to transsexuality.
This is the case with Miyuki, the trans character from Yu Yu Hakusho. The character is a demon with blue locks and a horn right in the middle of her forehead. In one fell swoop, the anime brought to the table themes that today have gained greater importance to be discussed and often reconsidered. Check it out:
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Judging the characters' morality takes a backseat. Yusuke proves time and again that humans have their good sides in contrast to their bad sides. The same guy who saves a child from being run over is the one who says he hits kids, women, or old folks.
When paying attention to the issues that the character Miyuki brings up, we have among them violence against women, gender-selective violence, the capacity of female strength, sexism, prejudice, and trans visibility.
Something that seems recent and only discussed nowadays was already being brought up in something as simple as an isolated scene from an anime over 25 years ago.
With 25 years of existence, the anime addresses themes that today have gained extreme visibility and discussion points, ranging from juvenile delinquency to transsexuality.
This is the case with Miyuki, the trans character from Yu Yu Hakusho. The character is a demon with blue locks and a horn right in the middle of her forehead. In one fell swoop, the anime brought to the table themes that today have gained greater importance to be discussed and often reconsidered. Check it out:
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Judging the characters' morality takes a backseat. Yusuke proves time and again that humans have their good sides in contrast to their bad sides. The same guy who saves a child from being run over is the one who says he hits kids, women, or old folks.
When paying attention to the issues that the character Miyuki brings up, we have among them violence against women, gender-selective violence, the capacity of female strength, sexism, prejudice, and trans visibility.
Something that seems recent and only discussed nowadays was already being brought up in something as simple as an isolated scene from an anime over 25 years ago.
"My body may be male, but my heart is female."Miyuki states that she has the body, voice, and heart of a woman, and for this reason is one, regardless of sexual organs. Clear and straightforward. With this, the anime, among other approaches, makes it clear that the subject is not a fad, but about respecting diversity. Additionally, it manages to clearly explain that physical characteristics don't define who you are, but rather how you understand yourself, how you feel. What does your heart tell you?
