The Girl with the Healing Kiss: How Talentless Nana explores gender, morality and the savior complex
Despite having a teen girl assassin as its protagonist, the contrast between Nana and the healer Michiru ultimately paints a picture of the ‘savior complex’ being righteous amongst women.
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