
Originally Posted by
tjw
I'm fishing for a point here, but what I think Roukiz is referring to are the more 'humanoid' bosses. As a note that's related, most humanoid female bosses retain a mostly female figure with enhancements, whereas the male humanoid bosses typically have exaggerated limbs, muscles etc. I'll use the primals and eikons as an example, but as a whole, it does perpetuate throughout the game in other duties.
In the primal category, the more humanoid bosses are Garuda, Titan, Ramuh, Shiva, Ravana, Thordan, Sephirot and Sophia. All of females (Garuda, Shiva, Sophia) all have very nicely developed feminine figures, which would not be strange to see in modern day society (excluding feathers, icicle hair etc., just speaking of the figure) [as a note, all three are...I don't like the term half-naked, so let's say display their assetts very well]. However, of the males, the only ones who retains a humanoid form which would be acceptable in society are Thordan and Ramuh, and both are disguised behind robes, heavy armour and a majestic beard. The masculine figures of Titan, Ravana and Sephirot are more alien than normal, with additional limbs, skin tone, exaggerated muscle groups. In a way, they're not relatable to human beings, despite being a humanoid figure, contrary to the female primals. That's why cosplayers so often depict Shiva, Garuda, Ramuh, and perhaps now Sophia, but rarely any of the others.
Another example will be the transformation pomanders in PotD. Of the three, two are undeniably feminine, and one is undeniably masculine. The Succubus and Kurubi both retain feminine humanoid forms, with the Succubus having extra stuff attached that doesn't detract from its humanoid figure, however, the manticore is undeniably NOT humanoid, even though it's jacked with muscles.
I haven't analysed other aspects and duties, but I surmise it'll be the same. There's no denying there's "male eye candy", but it's not humanely 'relatable'.