@Hinaton27 There’s no harm in headcanoning stuff, the issue is treating things that are clearly shown or hinted/established as fantasy. As that translates into possible discrimination & racism in the real world if we are to consider from the starting point of this debate her race as “fake”
@Hinaton27 Expanding upon his identity or exploring more aspects of due to why taking that away ruins his character. Sorry about the rant. Also context also matters.
If there’s a clear cultural inspiration or significance then you can always add things which is why head canons are that.
@Hinaton27 Done spitefully
For example, you have an anime character let’s say, Saiki K
While yes his cultural background is important to his character, adding features that you yourself have is done to better relate and see a character you love similar to yourself. Which I feel is sweet
@Hinaton27 I feel like again context, usually reimaginings aren’t done with harmful intentions & they aren’t taking anything away, they still show love for the character by trying to relate to them or see themselves in them, on the opposite end, taking away from a character is usually is-
@Ragranji3@saiiteru Awwww it seems your the delusional one if you can’t identify how fiction does in fact reflect reality in certain cases, Are you ok?