Translation of parts of an article that touches on AyaHiro in relation to lesbian representation:
The article mentions how the consideration of heterosexuality as the default is part of why Hiroko is unable to fully realize Ayaka’s feelings for her, and how female homosexuality is rendered invisible to the point that even excessive physical contact isn’t seen through that lens.
The text also touches on how harder it’s for women to advance in the workplace and that the vulnerability of women’s professional position might be part of why Hiroko is so hesitant to disclose her lesbianism in the work context.
This is a result of how lesbians experience not only homophobia, but a combination of it + sexism. At the same time, through the differences between Ayaka and Hiroko, the show also shows how lesbians’ experiences aren’t monolithic.
The author also positively mentions the featuring of a lesbian bar, the appearance of lesbian influencers and Kanna starring in a lesbian dating app event. AyaHiro is without a doubt connected to reality.
At the beginning, the article points out how oftentimes the media representation of homosexuality avoids words like “gay” and “lesbian” and tries to paint it all as pure fiction. And the article ends saying that “we are not fiction”.
Original Post:
This article from the Asahi newspaper talks very positively about AyaHiro, focusing on how it portrays the reality of female homosexuality in Japan!
— SapphicLoner (@thesapphicloner) August 3, 2024
Continues below➡️#あやひろ #AyakaIsInLOVEwithHiroko https://t.co/InjHbrYCeH
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