*nodnod* I definitely agree with this assessment; it's highly implied with the stereotyping of many characters with the accent, just as in America one might stereotype with a southern accent, or a valley girl accent.
I understand there are at least two other dialoects besides the normal Tokyo- and Osaka-ben ones, but I don't believe I've encountered them. Perhaps because of the comedic association with Kansai-ben, it's a more popular dialect to use.
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Date: 2005-10-12 01:59 am (UTC)I understand there are at least two other dialoects besides the normal Tokyo- and Osaka-ben ones, but I don't believe I've encountered them. Perhaps because of the comedic association with Kansai-ben, it's a more popular dialect to use.