Ironic they're using Bayonetta as a counter-example when she was slammed for the exact same shit before it was commonly known she was designed by a woman.

Years later, I still don't see the difference between their justifications for Bayonetta and those they whine about.

And this journo even cites 2B as another counterexample based on "inspires an entire generation of cosplayers"… apparently believing that was for reasons other than Ass Robot?

It's all post-hoc excuses if you ask me – they decide who gets a pass and figure out why it's ok afterwards.