Monday 5 July 2021

Swimwear Conservatism


Just because Nintendo is a video game company of Japanese origin doesn't mean they are advocates for ecchi levels of fanservice. Besides, Nintendo has to think of the younger audiences.

When Mario Kart Tour released a swimwear version of Rosalina along with the Marine Tour, we were left somewhat disappointed. The recently released Summer Tour has a swimwear version of Daisy, and the reception was similarly disappointing. In contrast, Azumanga Daioh had beach episodes where the two female teachers Yukari and Nyamo wear more appealing swimwear, with Nyamo wearing a bikini in all three beach episodes, and Yukari even tried to wear a bikini in a school swimming pool. Even female school swimsuits have more appeal than the swimwear versions of Daisy and Rosalina that are available in Mario Kart Tour.

Mario Kart Tour © Nintendo. Azumanga Daioh © Kadokawa.

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