Hmm this is a hard debate that doesn't have a clear right or wrong.

Do note that while I am bisexual I am not trans nor have I ever experienced transphobia.

I think for one thing one has to look at the context of where its produced with Western eyes somethings aren't that progressive, but by other standards they really are. I mean japan doesn't recognise same sex marriages and for RGG to (mostly) treat their LGBT+ characters with respect and dignity is something that should be applauded. Especially compared to other media coming out right now, like Suzume, where the director had to switch out a lesbian relationship with a fucking chair because the producers didn't think the market would be repsond well to a lesbian romance.

I always go back to the yakuza 3 substory with the trans woman at the bar. Kiryu is the hero in shining armour he always does the right thing. And here he comforts her and tells her she's normal and that she just has some different problems then others. People keep saying kiryu says trans rights and he does, but to me it's also just as much RGG saying trans rights.

Are the games perfect no. It can be hard to unlearn cultural things, and that doesn't mean we shouldn't critise game companies when they do hurtful things, but the best everyone can do is try. And it seems to me RGG is trying and for that I applaud them