User:Sandra1795/Netflix and LGBT representation in animation

Gay characters also prominently appeared in BoJack Horseman. Hollyhock, a female teenage horse and Bojack's sister, has eight adoptive fathers (Dashawn Manheim, Steve Mannheim, Jose Guerrero, Cupe Robinson III, Otto Zilberschlag, Arturo "Ice Man" Fonzerelli, Gregory Hsung, and Quackers McQuack) in a consensual polyamorous gay relationship. With this, some critics praised the show for portraying homosexuality in a realist fashion. The show also featured a gay therapist of Bojack, Doctor Champ, and a closeted gay man named Herb Kazaaz." Herb Kazaaz faces backlash after the media finds out he was homosexual and even loses his job in the process, which showcases some difficulties that people in the LGBT community face and the negative reaction from others.


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In the season 3 finale of BoJack Horseman, "That Went Well," Todd Chavez confides in his friend Emily that he doesn't think he is either straight or gay, and in fact "might be nothing". He explores the identity further in season 4 and accepts his asexuality, while meeting others who share his orientation. The audience also gets to learn with Todd and his journey of coming to terms with his asexuality and how he explores dating and coming out to others.


 * Added how the show allowed its viewers to be able to connect with the character Todd to be able to see his journey of coming out and understanding his sexuality more.

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Netflix and LGBT Representation in Animation

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Netflix has contributed substantially to LGBTQ representation in animation throughout the 2010s and 2020s. GLAAD described Netflix as a company taking "impressive strides in viewership and impact," when it came to LGBTQ representation. '''As streaming services are rising popularity, it allows the platforms to reach to more audiences and be able to be all-inclusive in representation. On these platforms, there were 358 LGBT regular and recurring characters, with representation of LGBT people from ethnic minorities increasing to 49%.' Examples of original Netflix animated series with a large presence of LGBTQ characters include Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power''. In January 2021, GLAAD specifically highlighted the She-Ra and the Princesses of Power series finale which confirmed "its lead two characters, Catra and Adora, were queer and in love," and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts which starred Benson, a gay character, and his love interest, Troy.