Talk:Kamui Gackpo/@comment-20031922-20120712010951/@comment-53539-20120712135852

Well... The type of Samurai Gakupo's avatar was based on, which comes out of traditional plays, dramas, opera, etc, often DID wear make-up because the actors/singers/etc used to decorate themselves.

Just note that the differences between western and Japanese ideals and image are not always identical. Its like how because of christainity, gays were discriminated against for centuries and even killed. However, in Japan there was such issues towards gays and lesbians, but I wouldn't say there was no incidents in history, but there was a bit "no-no" issue like in Europe.

Issues like this are really complex to explain because when the person isn't aware of it being a cultural thing they find it difficult sometimes to grasp.