Gender locked race?

[Seraphor]

When did Matsuno ever say this?
And wouldn't the male-only race also be a massive waste of resources when people are supposedly more likely to play as a female?

Read 'likely'.

Also, a male-Viera might be underutilized, but they might think they have an idea for something that would be more appealing to male gamers, than a bunny boy. They may be misguided in that assumption, but it wouldn't be at all surprising.