Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-73.220.89.40-20150318192417/@comment-99.5.125.253-20160104122342

A rather novel idea I had for Allied ship girl implementation would be to be rather subtle about it at first. This franchise has several print mediums currently running to use and an upcoming movie; maybe they put in a cleverly placed newsreel playing in the background (bonus points if it's in the stereotypical 40s documentary/propaganda style with the loud and peppy announcer, sepia tone, and large expressive print) that teases or cameos Allied ship girls operating somewhere else in the ocean. They could use that to gauge audience interest in the concept without going all the way too soon and still finally be rid of accusations of being pro-imperialist. If the cameo is noticed and well received, then they can introduce Allied ship girls. Perhaps if they want to be extra careful, they could be introduced in the same medium outside the game (manga, anime, whatever) before being formally introduced ingame; this option could be used to introduce characters like the Iowas or Essexes whose stats may unbalance the game (or provide an explanation for their nerf) and get the audience used to their characters ahead of seeing their stats to make their inclusion smoother.

Personally, I find the idea that the girls of the Fast Carriers Task Force have a global popularity and fanbase like that of a pop idol group where everyone knows every member and argue over "best girl" absolutely hilarious.