>>51867681First I like to do side research into the reception to Pokémon so I try to look into whatever data is available. On top of that
Rule34.xxx is an archive site that pulls images from all sort of sources so the numbers are more or less accurate.
Second I also mentioned Pokesmash which is geared towards a more "normal" audience that emerged from Markiplier smash or pass. The large sample size plus the fact that you can link your social media and many streamers used it and still use.
Third calling anyone an animalfucker when it comes to Pokémon is silly. Pokémon are constructed to be animals and be perceived as animals as this is something clearly stated by the people who run the series and also it's creator. The man in charge of the anime mentions that it was decided Pokémon would be the animals of their world and he describes all of them as a group of animals. Not only are Pokémon constructed that way but it also leaks into the perception of them hence why you see these types of results all across the board even among "normal" sample sizes.
Fourth even in pixiv the nsfw count for Kirlia and Braixen is neck in neck. There's no other second stage pokemon here. Which shows that you should reword your statement because none of that is reflected in reality but in your own arbritaty distinction that neither materialize in the series itself nor the reception to the Pokémon themselves. People who are into Pokémon aren't into Steenee, Gothorita Hattrem to the extend of Kirlia and Braixen.
