Category: Character Analysis
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The Perfect Character Design of Griffith (Berserk)
A fantastic character design is driven by clarity. One look is all you need to figure out what that character is all about. From the obvious giveaways to the subtle details, everything should give some sign as to their personality, beliefs, backstory, or motivations. Or you could do what Kentaro Miura (rest in peace, king)…
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Aragorn: The Book VS The Movies
The Rings of Power has been airing for a little while now. Love it or hate it, it has at least presented us all with one thing: an excuse to talk about this series for uncomfortably long periods of time again. Which is what I’m going to be doing right now. Not that I’ve ever…
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Kazuya Kinoshita: Nobody’s Favorite Rom-Com Protagonist
Writing a good harem rom-com anime is an incredible challenge. How do you justify this one person earning the affections of more than one love interest? How do you make them likable and memorable? How do you properly juggle the romantic chemistry of ever member of the harem to keep the audience guessing? If executed…
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Ainz Ooal Gown: Oops, I Conquered the World
Isekai protagonists are a dime a dozen. And they’re pretty much all the same. An overpowered guy that every woman in his new world wants to get with. There are a few notable exceptions, but the overwhelming majority are simply copy-pasted wish fulfillment. Then there’s the master of the Great Tomb of Nazarick: Ainz Ooal…
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Evolving Kratos: Redeeming the God of War
Take a guess what game I’m gonna talk about tomorrow. You guys will never figure it out. Redeeming an anti-hero is a difficult arc to pull off in writing. One that, when executed properly, can make for an incredibly compelling story. The closer to evil your anti-hero, the more satisfying their redemption. However, it also…
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