Category: The Mind of a Character
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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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Thorkell: The Warrior Who Regrets (Vinland Saga)
*Spoiler alert for Vinland Saga Season 1. Also, I haven’t read the manga yet, so no spoilers for anything beyond the first season of the anime, please. Got it? Everyone on the same page? Cool. Let’s go.* As you might expect from a story all about Vikings, Vinland Saga’s first season is all about war.…
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The Problems with Modern Superman
The superhero genre is vastly oversaturated at this point in time. It’s reached the point where the MCU has started making movies and TV shows about some of their most obscure characters, like Shang-Chi and the Eternals (remember that?). Love ’em or hate ’em, these spandex-clad heroes ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. Yet, one character…
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Askeladd: Vinland Saga’s Standout Antagonist
*Spoilers ahead for Vinland Saga; if you haven’t seen the first season of the anime, please watch that before reading this article.* The list of truly remarkable anime antagonists is much shorter than one might expect. Sure, you could list a whole ton of baddies from shounen anime, like Freeza or Pain or All For…
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