> 
> anandc@gluttony.ugcs.caltech.edu (Anand Chelian) writes:
> 
> >Actually, if you look at it... Akane is the most traditional of Ranma's
> >fiancees.... And if you think R.T.'s writing and art are not traditional, you
> >are mistaken.  They do have strong female role models, but, if you look, most
> >of her stories are set in a rather traditional Japan.  And yes, Japan, luckily,

> >seems to be getting less sexist.
> 
> Bzzt!  Kasumi is *much* more traditional than Akane.  Remember, she's still
> valid despite the age difference.  (Kasumi's first reaction to hearing about
> Ranma: "I sure hope he's older than me.")  

Mmmm, but check the original posting.  The guy from gluttony was only referring
to Ranma's fiancees, not all of the female characters.  Kasumi is more
traditional than Akane, but she's not a fiancee.

(Of course, she *could* have been... but she's not)
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