Probably the allure of women who can be like a foot taller than you with legs that go on for miles.

Fair enough, since I know enough caucasian guys who have 'yellow fever' (= dig asian chicks).
I do like Japanese entertainment, though... I practically grew up on Star Blazers and Speed Racer. I just hope they don't overcrowd those little islands of theirs and start plunging into the sea.
I suppose that's what arcologies are for.
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