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I'm also ace, so I wouldn't notice sexualization as much as someone with a sex drive probably would.
I wouldn't say that the costumes themselves are inherently sexual, though I can't deny that the costumes combined with certain choices in lighting and posing do seem to indicate a desire for showing off certain parts.
My biggest complaint about the costumes is that, despite each hero having their own personal style as civilians, they're all put in generic spandex suits with only minor differences to show their personalities and powers.
And, since Plagg reveals that the costumes are largely based on personal preference, it seems weird that they're all in basically the same costume.
Kind of feels like the creators ignored that bit of lore in order to put them all in tight spandex for some reason.
There are numerous fan designs where the costumes match personal style and are still functional.
So, even if you don't agree with the sexualization, the designs are still kind of...bad.
At the very least, they're boring.
Is it true that Miraculous often sexualizes its characters? Because I see other people say this and want to know if it’s correct
I have not picked up on anything like that in Miraculous, but I'm ace, so sexualization has to be pretty overt for me to notice it on my own. It's entirely possible that there's something subtle that I'm missing. Until someone gives me specific examples, my stance is that this is incorrect. It's not an element that even crosses my mind when it comes to the reasons why I would discourage adults from introducing this show to kids. I am concerned about the quality of the romance between the leads, but that concern comes from a psychological standpoint about modeling what healthy relationships should look like. The love square is way too teen drama for a family show! However, from a purely physical standpoint, it's appropriate for all ages.