The 2012 anime Girls und Panzer is one such series that attempts to do this by exploring alternative ways to view gender role and gender performance, and can even be read as work of deconstruction. Many take the step further, by tearing down conventional notions of gender at a fundamental level. Numerous animated series and films from Japan feature strong female characters, strong female protagonists, and even predominantly female casts. This change is not limited to film and television however Japanese animation frequently challenges and toys with the concept of gender as well.
The success of the 2015 action-film Mad Max: Fury Road, which features a female soldier as the main protagonist, has shown us how much we are changing in our attitudes towards strong women in stories. Not only is female representation improving, it is also becoming less and less unusual to see female characters perform outside of their traditional gender roles in popular culture. It has become increasingly common for female characters to take leading roles in mainstream popular culture. (I think there's an incident where one girl has her glasses broken, but that's it.Girls und Panzer: Deconstructing Gender with Tank Combat So, it does appear that the tank warfare is dangerous to people, but the safety measures in place are enough that the direct warfare does not cause any fatalities or serious injuries. Note the usage of controlled armor, rounds, and a rule that you may not fire at a human. (And also, a bit of anime physics.)įrom the (fan-)translated Rules of Panzerkraft:ģ-02 Supplemental Equipment Furthermore, for the safety of the participants, the crew compartments are required to be fitted with League-approved armored mantles as an added safety measure.ģ-03 Usable Cannons All rounds are to be League-sanctioned live ammunition production of your own warheads or charges is not allowed.ĥ Prohibited Actions a) Using unregulated equipment or parts c) Firing directly on humans However, this is largely due to safety precautions taken by the officials in charge of the tank activities. I don't believe there has ever been a death of a character due to a tank-related incident.
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