The Unhinged Performative Heteronormativity of Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie
Hey boy. Does your girl:
- Change her gender presentation mid-volleyball match?
- Demonstrate the kind of expertise in dire circumstances from a martial arts superhero story?
- Deliberately change her gender presentation to become a perfect girl as represented in Shoujou Manga?
- Take her rivals for your affection out on day dates where she gives her gifts and wins her prizes?
- Flirt with your mom?
Then she’s not your girl. She’s Shikimori from Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie and I’ve just been stewing about how unhinged that series is.
Spoilers ahead!
