Will Final Fantasy XV's Cid be a Lady?

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I get your point, but I think Kings Field was made by the same company

They are, that was my point. They allude to things they themselves have done before. The development teams have their own little traditions they follow when making a game. The games evolve slowly over time, rather than changing greatly in a single sequel. Megaman X is another good example; in every single game, the first boss is absolutely huge, but goes down like a house of cards.

But they are indeed obsessed with traditions and the use of tropes more than being progressive, imaginative, or inventive sometimes... possibly most of the time. Especially with their panty shots and underage moe sex goddesses

Japan and progressiveness are rather funny. It's not that Japan isn't progressing, it's just that they're progressing slowly. Japan is currently marching to the beat of its own drum. They always have. Progress seems to come in fits and spurts for them, rather than a steady stream. Things will change, they just take time.