[ahh, don’t worry, you’re all fine!! never be afraid as ask little questions about the faces of missing numbers and stuff about their identity :]
yes, blue is a trans man! this has very much been then case since day one. (in fact, the in-universe explanation for why prof oak couldn’t remember his name is because he figured it out young and gramps didn’t want to deadname him but forgot what he’d chosen.)
missing numbers- though it’s got a primary focus on horror and worldbuilding- is also a very queer story with a lot of queer people. the topic is something pretty casual to us, but gender identity and sexuality are things that have bearings on how people in mn have experienced their lives and relationships.
heres some transgender blue art for u ♡ thank you for asking!]
BONUS: the brothers watanabe are BOTH transmasc as well!
Mike fully transitioned once the two moved into palette, whereas the younger Steven took a bit longer to figure himself out. Mike’s starter was given Steven’s deadname so if someone tried to misname him they could act confused about “why are you talking about squirtle?? 🤨🤨🤨”
He might’ve been awfully corny, and not always the smartest, but he was a pretty great big brother.