"Oh no, he has an afro! Run, kids!"
From everything I've seen, Sazh is one of least stereotypical black characters I've ever seen in a japanese video game. (Which might not be saying much, but hey...)
Seriously, the guy has a full head of hair and the next thing you want to add is some watermelon or grape soda?
Maybe the Chocobo seems offensive, where you're from...? :P







