I learn today that "oriental" might be taken as an offensive term.
And regarding stereotypes, seriously, I've been reading manga and watching anime for most decades and I can only cite a couple of works where Europe and the West in general, including my country and culture, has not been represented if not in vastly approximate stereotypes, but I understand that they are works of fiction, not meant to represent real life or educate people, but only entertain,, so why should I be bothered?
And regarding stereotypes, seriously, I've been reading manga and watching anime for most decades and I can only cite a couple of works where Europe and the West in general, including my country and culture, has not been represented if not in vastly approximate stereotypes, but I understand that they are works of fiction, not meant to represent real life or educate people, but only entertain,, so why should I be bothered?