the irony of how maki's popularity is often used as a token argument to shut down any conversation about the unfair reception of female characters in the genre when even she can't match up to male side characters' marketability enough to be in merchandise. much to think about
happy birthday to maki mai and everything they represent. one of the most unforgettable stories of female relationship and sisterhood to me. no sugarcoating how much the patriarchy takes from women. how they survive or don't. hope the anime elevates appreciation of their story