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Many believe this shift was driven not by storytelling needs but by a box-checking obsession with diversity and representation, at the expense of character integrity. The decision to sideline He-Man himself and emphasize politically motivated themes has alienated the core fanbase, who feel their childhood memories have been "destroyed."
Fan-Owned Property or Corporate Pawn?
The debate also touches on ownership and the fandom's relationship with franchises. For over three decades, fans have kept the He-Man brand alive. Some argue that these franchises have an unofficial sense of ownership—fans have invested emotionally, financially, and culturally.