Māhū—Reclaiming what’s rightfully theirs
Why did Māhū, a term once respected in Hawaiian culture, become so controversial?

Haneul has taken the next step in her life after leaving the orphanage, and moved into her new home. Suddenly, she wakes up, noticing that all her belongings are gone! She now goes on an adventure to reclaim her lost home and learn the true meaning of self-reliance.
Why did Māhū, a term once respected in Hawaiian culture, become so controversial?
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
The Mandolorian has a more nuanced and commentative take on masculinity that refrains from praising the toxic traits associated with the social category, while also showing a more positive and transformative representation of masculine characters.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.