GM4Him,I think you're way off base there. When you try to find something to give context to the Honey Bee don't think Vegas, think Shinjuku.
As for the crossdressing, you need to understand the disconnect between Japanses Aerith and English Aerith, to appreciate what's going on with that sequence.
It's tongue in cheek commentary on city culture, but also girls like to see men dressed as women. You see it a lot in the manga for young women, or even just watching a Clamp anime, Cloud is drawn like an androgynous model for the same reason I think.

If you have a spare hour or four, I'd recommend Tim Rogers' video, if you have patience for the surreal. do a little scrubbing I think Part 4 is Wall Market
The whole series is an interesting watch.

Honestly I'm surprised none of you brought up Red XIII's introduction.

Last edited by Sozz; 05/01/23 09:12 PM. Reason: Rogers not Robbins
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