Gakuen Idolmaster has been the focus of attention recently, as the beautiful Saki has made the internet rise in a controversy, this is especially focused on talking about the nerf that suffered its “plot”. This news has awakened all fans of the Idolmaster franchise and especially all mobile gamers, as the images presented to announce the arrival of the girl did not meet the expectations they had set.
Gakuen Idolmaster nerfed Saki’s “plot” and sparked controversy over it
In the images and videos that were shared from the official accounts of the game, such as Twitter/X, Saki’s promo can be seen. In these images, it can be seen that the girl’s complexion is notably large and proportional to her body, however, in the second image, which corresponds to the final design of the character in Gakuen Idolmaster, a significant change is evident. This final design has generated great controversy, since it is evident that the girl’s complexion was changed.
The discussion on social networks has been intense, with many users expressing their discontent for what they consider an unjustified modification of the character. Here we will see those who argue that the change was made to conform to more conservative standards, while on the other side some believe that it is an artistic decision to make the character fit better with the overall style of the game. Whatever the reason, Saki’s transformation has sparked a lot of debate as to whether girls coming to Gakuen Idolmaster in the future will also suffer a nerf.
Fans, noticing this change, started to make it public on platforms such as Twitter/X and Otakomu, many have debated whether this is really a “nerf” or simply a result of the character’s stance. They argue that in the promo, Saki adopts a pose that highlights her chest, with her back arched forward, which makes her bust appear more prominent.
In addition, the controversy led to a broader reflection on how poses and perspectives can impact how the waifus are viewed, the difference between the promotional design and the final design caused fans to question the fidelity and intent behind these changes. This situation has highlighted how important it is to maintain consistency when having to recreate a character, especially in works such as Gakuen Idolmaster that have such a passionate and detail-oriented fan base.
This has generated a debate with two sides, one arguing the brutal nerfing that Saki suffered while the other talks about the character not really having a redesign, but that her promotional image made an “exaggeration” when presenting the girl’s plot. This is why this debate does not see an early end, so we will see if the company Bandai Namco makes a statement about all this commotion that has been generated around Gakuen Idolmaster.
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