I don’t understand why people are saying this is racist. THIS ISN’T INTENTIONAL RACISM. These beautiful and talented ladies decided to put on dark colored foundation out of respect towards the original Dream Girls. They wanted to be close to the original as much as possible. I believe that these ladies thought the Dream Girls’ skin should be imitated because it’s part of their beautiful identity. The people calling them racists are those who consider dark colored skin as a negative complex. In fact, if this is considered racism, how about those who dress up as maikos or geishas and paint their skin white? Shouldn’t that be considered as racism as well? I must say how those saying this is racist are very small minded. It’s 2020. Who cares about skin colors? We all respect each other no matter the skin color.
It’s still blackface, I understand trying to be close as possible but painting your skin just to pretend to be another race has a long and racist history behind it which is why a lot of people were upset.
First off if u ain’t black u have no right to tell black ppl how to feel. And second this is racist they could’ve did this without painting their skin black ppl skin is not a costume for u to just put on and take off when u want to cosplay us we are human being and the fact u r defending this show how ignorant u and the ppl like this comment r.
They're mimicking dream girls who are African American. That's it. Nothing racist about it. At least not intentional. I don't say there's no racism towards black people in Japan. But much less.
Exactly, I'm so tired of these stupid ass people. I think this same show did the Supremes in blackface. Its racism, its insulting. Learn to listen to black people when they tell you its offensive. If you want to do black performers, just do it with costumes. But do it respectfully and without blackface. Its offensive dammit. How would you like it if people start imitating Asians with slanted eyes, buck teeth and broken English and any other derogatory stereotypes? Listen and learn.
They respect not only voice but also who Dream Girls are. They just wanted to copy as much as possible. Japanese culture don't descriminate people depends on their colour and we think it's one of good personality. Pleae don't misunderstand.
