the greatest rift was convincing people that a cartoon character represents them. that all people that share a trait with a cartoon character are represented by that character. That's just bullshit that journalists invented so they can bully their way into consulting roles with high profile game developers. none of these characters represent you, or me, or anyone else. maybe they represent an idea, or a mentality, but thinking you and a cartoon character are the same because you share the same genitals or whatever is laughably shallow.

No, that sexy anime character does not represent you or your friends, that character exists purely because the author wanted to see titties!