That trivia source you use to show Sweden is confirmed gay also lists the Netherlands as a “xenophobic, tsundere, lolicon.” Has the Netherland’s portrayal changed since this (hopefully)?

Yes, it has…dramatically. 

This is something that I always emphasize: use discretion. 

When it comes to older portrayals and newer ones, the rule of thumb that I use is piecing together what aspects of the characterization have remained and which haven’t. What is it that remains true to the character? 

Ex:  Is France still an aggressive, deplorable pervert? No

Does he still like his pecs? Yes. [x]. 

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You don’t ignore the insensitivity and inappropriate shock humour used in the past completely but rather you acknowledge that Himaruya has grown past this and has evolved as a creator. 

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