...I'm pretty sure in the comic, MJ was a super-model. Maybe it's based on that?
I think also that there's an explanation for why kunoichi are usually overlooked. Namely, this is a manga for twelve-year-old boys. While those of us who are women would like to see more kick-ass kunoichi like Sakura and Tsunade (and Ino, on occasion...), the target audience probably doesn't. Thus, guys with reps and girls who... are there...
Truth be told, Naruto is better about letting women be cool than other manga of the genre. I agree it is a little annoying sometimes, though. Like how during the "ooh, look, Sasuke showed up after three years" plot line, Sakura, who had proven herself to be very good at what she does nowadays, just /stands there and looks surprised/ while Naruto at least shouts stuff. *grumble* *mutter*
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I think also that there's an explanation for why kunoichi are usually overlooked. Namely, this is a manga for twelve-year-old boys. While those of us who are women would like to see more kick-ass kunoichi like Sakura and Tsunade (and Ino, on occasion...), the target audience probably doesn't. Thus, guys with reps and girls who... are there...
Truth be told, Naruto is better about letting women be cool than other manga of the genre. I agree it is a little annoying sometimes, though. Like how during the "ooh, look, Sasuke showed up after three years" plot line, Sakura, who had proven herself to be very good at what she does nowadays, just /stands there and looks surprised/ while Naruto at least shouts stuff. *grumble* *mutter*
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