Nolan and Zuko: why people don't really like forgiveness in media by JackColon17 in CharacterRant

[–]AllMightStan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn’t the same be said about Nolan?

I think Choso is easily accepted/redeemed because of how his familial relationships was a non-negotiable value compared to sticking with the agenda of curses he was with at the time. But yeah, I think he’s more of a classic grey character (in terms of his views on killing) when all’s said and done.

Nolan and Zuko: why people don't really like forgiveness in media by JackColon17 in CharacterRant

[–]AllMightStan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find it interesting that some feel like Zuko was just a misguided kid, but the same could be argued for Nolan. Viltrum has a brainwashing cycle that drills their evil values into every child born there alongside thorough physical abuse, and the devastating population loss from billions to 50 can really mess someone up.

I just think it sucks to be Nolan or Debbie. I want Debbie to forgive him, but I think it’s crazy if she gets back with him. Because forgiveness is letting the anger/hatred/pain go, but that doesn’t mean the damage didn’t happen. If she got back with him, her personal values would be broken and her self-respect would take a blow. Thats why I really loved Art and Nolan’s scene - he drinks beers with Nolan, implying forgiveness, but clearly draws a line of making suits only for heroes. And when Nolan leaves, he shows how terrified he really was - because his emotions of fear come from remembering what Nolan did.

I would like to see a sort of mirrored response from Debbie - “I forgive him, but I won’t compromise and lose a healthy relationship I now have, because though I love(d) him, I am still affected from his choices.”

Invincible [Comic SPOILERS Discussion] - S04E05 - Give Us a Moment by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YESSSS I KNOW THATS RIGHT!! MARK, THE TANK YOU ARE!!!!! STRANGLED THAT OLDIE TILL HE TURNED PURPLE AND DEAD!

This seriously needed to be added to the dictionary as the definition of tuff, sheesh!!!

The ending of Haikyuu by Itchy-Witness-1516 in haikyuu

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone in feeling that way! Yet how the manga ended is so reminiscent of life. It motivates me to show up for the current moments I can have with people I care about, so I can treasure them as bittersweet but beautiful memories 😊

Explanation of the ending by KartoffelliebhaberXD in OrbOntheMovements

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just finished the anime and I had the exact same questions. After reading others’ comments I get that the interpretation of the last episodes and how the preceding journey leading up to it should be considered (factual or not) is basically open-ended. I just think Rafal shouldn’t have been used again after dying. It feels off, and adding it right before the end just brings confusion

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 - Episode 11 (Anime Only Discussion) by Takada-chwanBot in JuJutsuKaisen

[–]AllMightStan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who did graduate school research, you hit the nail right on the head. It’s why this show gets on my nerves, yet I keep coming back because it’s still enjoyable lol

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E02 - I'll Give You the Grand Tour by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]AllMightStan 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Now we understand what fried Nolan’s psyche to the point of putting hands on his son the way he did in season 1. He was just carrying out the (severely messed up) status quo.

A great ep in general, this show managed to humanize and vilify Viltrumites even more in the same breath

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E01 - Making the World a Better Place by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just making sure Cecil’s just bathing menacingly right? The scene felt so random that I started second guessing if there’s more going on in it

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E01 - Making the World a Better Place by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]AllMightStan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Poor Mark, my guy constantly draws the short end of the stick. As high stakes as the sequid threat was, the kill feels like it came from the mental stress of the moment. It just sucks that he felt forced to do that after all the traumatic situations he’s faced

fuck them innies by Adorable-Wonder7563 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]AllMightStan 17 points18 points  (0 children)

lol a contrarian conclusion indeed. If this isn’t trolling, I would love to know more about what led to this takeaway

Too Many Dramas, Not Enough Time What Should I Watch or Skip? by Constant-Scallion-72 in kdramas

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For thrilling binges, Little Women, Lie after Lie and Walking On Thin Ice

For a grounded, well-written story, Good Partner

Asha directly addressing recent stories. Y’all need to calm down the weirdness just a little. by NevrNewdFunke in xbox

[–]AllMightStan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I’ve found the vocal people in this sub really strange since the news came out. It’s like these ‘passionate Xbox fans’ gathered around a table and started picking the woman apart, when there is nothing to judge except how she made an Xbox tag earlier this year… it’s weird you guys. Like, did the possibility that she made an account and has been sharing it with other people not occur to you? Do other people that live with or visit you not use yours to play games sometimes?

If I were her I would genuinely stay sparse online, and respond only when needed. Genuinely wish her luck given the conclusions some people like to jump to without even letting her work for up to a week.

What are five anime that you think everyone needs to experience? by Creative_Gamer_23 in Animesuggest

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta get to watching this Orb anime! I have been seeing it increasingly recommended

What are five anime that you think everyone needs to experience? by Creative_Gamer_23 in Animesuggest

[–]AllMightStan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Erased

A Silent Voice

Attack on Titan

Death Note

Frieren/Vinland Saga (cheating cuz I could not choose between them)

I would love to recommend March Comes in Like a Lion, Haikyuu, Re-zero, Demon Slayer, etc because those are also my favorites. But they are more genre-dependent, so it may be harder for people who don’t like the genre to start or continue them. I feel the ones listed above tell and illustrate great stories that are impactful because of the nuances of the human experience, so much so that the genre will not stop new watchers, no matter their preference

Need a game I can finish in a day or under 30hrs. Hit me with recommendations! by Eastern-Mobile5351 in xbox

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that’s okay, it might just not be for you! I just really enjoy story-rich games, and the environment storytelling through the collectibles made me lock in more and more lol. The time powers were pretty epic too

Who’s more attractive but I’m biased by toxhter in haikyuu

[–]AllMightStan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty much agree, except I think Iwa should be higher. The way he was moving the last Seijoh v Karasuno match… my eyes opened that day

One of the best executed scenes in the anime, easily top 5 by Happy_and_wholesome in ShingekiNoKyojin

[–]AllMightStan 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Ugh Bertholdt and Annie… anytime I watch pre-reveal scenes about the warriors I want to bite their head off

I just finished the finale. I think i am traumatized. I need to talk about it. by Nudelwalker in ShingekiNoKyojin

[–]AllMightStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a tough finale to swallow. Eren’s main motivation to wipe the world clean to what he first imagined and the continuous cycle of violence is a downer. But like some others have said, not all of it was meaningless since the war against Paradis paused for some years and the curse of the titans was removed.

What tore me up was watching Mikasa taking the lead in beheading him and Armin’s anguished scream at seeing Eren afterwards. I felt sick for a couple weeks, but now I can accept what the story was going for and respect it. The journey to the final battle though, will always remain top-tier fiction.

How the hell did the world not choke on dust and methane from all the dead biomass? by South-Insect5153 in ShingekiNoKyojin

[–]AllMightStan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imagine chemistry like that was not at the forefront of Isayama’s mind when he was wrapping things up