One of the newest characters Boku no Hero Academia It is also one of the most controversial. Kaoruko Awata, better known as Bubble Girl, came to the series after winning a character design contest. Although he has not had much of the leading role in the series, But his revealing costume and role in a given scene have generated some controversy in the notorious anime fanatic base.
Who is Bubble Girl?
Bubble Girl was designed by the fan of Boku no Hero Academia, , Shia Abara. After winning a fan contest, it was confirmed that it would be included in the manga of Kohei Horikoshi. Bubble Girl She is a young woman with dark blue hair and light blue skin, and a rather sparse costume. It’s an interesting design with a nice color palette, although it certainly wasn’t loved by everyone.
Bubble Girl He is a member of the Agency of Heroes of Sir Nighteye. She is a kind and dedicated heroine who often cares that Nighteye fire her. His quirk is “Bubble“, which allows you to create bubbles that contain any scent that has smelled in the past. Shie Hassaikai. Beyond his participation in this arc, we have not seen many times a Bubble Girl. However, that has not prevented him from being quite controversial in the community. Boku no Hero Academia.
Why generates controversy Bubble Girl?
Bubble Girl She was conceived as a 16-year-old girl, in her first year at the UA. Due to this, its design generated a lot of controversy. Most of the complaints focused on her revealing outfit, which shows the bottom of her breasts. Her exposed torso and loose shorts didn’t help either. a part of the base of fans of Boku no Hero Academia They began to complain, arguing that this design was inappropriate (especially for a minor) and that it should have a suit less revealing. In the end, there were no changes, and the suit remained the same. The controversy may have resulted in his age changing from 16 to 21, and his status in the series will change from student to pro hero. It is also possible that this was a match: Horikoshi She simply decided that it works better as a companion of Nighteye.
Despite its small amount of screen time, that is not the only controversy in which Bubble Girl has been involved. When Midoriya meets Sir Nighteye For the first time, Bubble Girl is subjected to “Tickle Hell“By Nighteye, where she places the young woman in a tickle machine. as punishment. This scene surprised some fans, calling her problematic and fetish.
For better or for worse, some fans of Boku no Hero Academia It can be quite problematic at times. In response to characters like Nejire Hado of Big Three of ua, Some fans have been dissatisfied with how some female characters are shown in the series. the situation of Bubble Girl It’s another example of this. Of course, other parts of the fanbase ruled out these concerns, claiming that this controversy unnecessarily problematized a great character design and that the tickle machine drama faded disproportionately. Which side is right on debate. However, what is certain is that these will not be the last controversies that will arise in the community Boku no Hero Academia.
Original writing by the portal in English CBR.
