Talk:Dead Heat Summer Race!/@comment-159.203.11.112-20170813232124/@comment-175.156.112.155-20170815140216

@Dschehuti I'd say male servants like Sherlock, Gilgamesh and maybe Arjuna or Emiya (I'm just naming whoever comes to mind first) are as much subjected to the female gaze, as characters like Swimsuit Nero are subjected to the male. Ironically, Sherlock's NP scene has the kind of intense gaze this particular comic proposes (I was a little amused when I read that), and his wardrobe choice has him doning something strongly reminiscent of a corset, showcasing a trim waist, and slightly flared hips - arguably not the typical 'male power fantasy', not quite even the conventional stockily-silhouetted idea of masculinity. His fourth ascension has him bathed in soft light, glancing off-camera with a hooded gaze that seems neither aggressive nor direct. (I understand that this was based on another Holmes work, but it does feel like a distinct design decision). The general effect comes off as mildly Shoujo-inspired to me

Gilgamesh (Caster Gilgamesh in particular) has a fairly impressive set of abdominals, but he also sports dainty jewellery and peek-a-boo harem pants, flashing lily white thighs. His fourth ascension has him lounging amongst draperies, with a slightly upturned, come-hither gaze (oftentimes reserved for female characters). Given that his illustrator ginka seems to have work done in dengeki girl's style, I'd say she's not unfamiliar with designing for the female gaze.

Of course, there are characters like Iskandar, with huge, hulking muscles, which do play towards the idea of the male power fantasy. And it's almost perfectly clear that the game is geared towards its predominantly male audience, for obviously economic reasons. Although labelling it as fully male-centric fan service seems a bit like hasty generalization to me. The female gaze may not be as blatant, but I do believe it's there.