Thread:Koishi-Komeiji/@comment-37720251-20181227193130/@comment-37720251-20181228170608

Enkidu technically isn't human, but they are still relevant since they have the genderless trait, same as Astolfo. D'Eon, historically, was DMAB (designated male at birth) but varied presentation throughout work as a court official and spy, and retired as a woman. In Fate, they're based more off of the legend of that intermediate period, and are canonically genderfluid (if still written with a poor understanding of that.) Case in point here is that a not-quite-human who freely shifted forms and a trans character are both genderless and use neutral pronouns, same as Astolfo. The fact they like to wear cute things on its own is not hard proof on its own, but combined with the fact that the character is "genderless" same as other canon nonbinary/trans characters and express preference for something other than male or female identity and pronouns? It's pretty clear. Fate Astolfo is a DMAB individual that's "genderless" and presents with stuff considered feminine because they like it and it's cute rather than to look feminine- 'trap' isn't remotely fitting. It's a matter of respecting the character's wishes, because that respect is significant to the way trans people are perceived. The wikipedia article here is rather insufficient. A quick search turns up lots of people who identify as Otokonoko that also identify as trans. It's not an anime term, it's one that is rooted in real people, and many DMAB individuals that present feminine claim it, regardless of whether they identify as male, female, or anything. Trap is a term that stems from western forums and the "It's a trap!" meme, and has extreme overlap with the toxic belief that trans women are really men trying to deceive others.