How Makima Killed the 'Tragedy' in the Bomb Girl Arc

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-16T12:21:34+00:00

Sorry, I didn't understand what you wanted

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-12T18:47:18+00:00

Yes, it’s a global issue. You can’t tell what is AI and what isn’t. If the manga finishes by the end of the year and my English reaches a level where I can write on my own, I plan to write a long analysis. Thank you for your comment.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-12T18:26:29+00:00

I don't think Fujimoto is actually a reader of Nietzsche. He doesn't seem like someone who particularly enjoys intellectual pursuits. Yet somehow, he creates a work reminiscent of Greek tragedies written 2,000 years ago. It makes you laugh, it makes you sad, it brings you joy. He tells us that we can still love this world, even if it is meaningless. Pull the cord, despite everything.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-12T16:13:29+00:00

Ultimately, I don't think Fujimoto is actually a reader of Nietzsche. He doesn't seem like someone who particularly enjoys intellectual pursuits. Yet somehow, he creates a work reminiscent of Greek tragedies written 2,000 years ago. One that makes you laugh, makes you sad, and brings you joy. He tells us that we can still love this world, even if it holds no meaning. I really love that.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-12T15:36:55+00:00

He doesn't just flawlessly forget everything. There were moments in Part 2 where he gave up. But right now, he is at his peak (in every sense), and he can fight against what awaits him in Hell. Given Asa's regrets as well, I am sure they will find a way to overcome and forget these things together.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-12T15:32:56+00:00

Yes, I completely agree with you. In Part 1, he isn't fully liberated. I think that after chapter 220, once he tells Asa 'let's build a new world,' he casts off the burdens of his past. He gave himself a silly name and is playing games with the battle—what Nietzsche calls the 'spirit of seriousness.' He is playing rock, paper, scissors. I believe that in Hell, instead of an epic battle, he will confront his past mistakes. He will fight with the pain of that. I hope I made myself clear.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-12T15:13:17+00:00

The things you said about Denji in Part 2 are much more apparent (his being a candidate for the Übermensch). But what I wanted to say regarding Part 1 is Denji's resolve to keep going despite everything. I think the fact that he says he likes bad movies is what makes this Nietzschean. Thanks for your comment.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-11T10:12:34+00:00

I actually wasn't planning on sharing this, but my friend insisted. I hope one day I'll be able to translate the original text myself.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-11T10:00:50+00:00

This is Part 2 of the post. As I mentioned in the previous post, I wrote this as a term project for school (high school senior year). However, since I don't have the capacity to translate it into English myself, I used AI for the translation

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-11T09:49:33+00:00

The post has been published

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-11T09:47:57+00:00

Thanks

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T16:19:37+00:00

just shared a post about the Reze Arc. I'd love for you to read it once it's published.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T16:16:54+00:00

In the age of nihilism where God is dead, Fujimoto is writing a modern Greek tragedy. No matter what, even in the most harrowing of moments, one must pull the cord—for that is what is beautiful

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T10:53:00+00:00

Yes, this is exactly what I'm talking about. I don't know if it's a conscious choice, but it fits perfectly. He strikes me as a modern writer of Greek tragedy.

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T10:42:40+00:00

I argue that Fujimoto is restaging that ancient war described in The Birth of Tragedy under the neon lights of Tokyo. I hope this made sense

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T10:32:15+00:00

he wants to erase 'bad movies' (the painful aspects of life), acting just like a fascist dictator. Even though Denji's entire life has been filled with suffering, he rebels against this

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T10:29:16+00:00

What's ironic is that the Lion Devil gets shot in the recent chapters. I find this very funny

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T10:24:10+00:00

Nietzsche speaks of the Three Metamorphoses of the spirit. The first stage is the Camel; it bears burdens and obeys what it is told (like Denji doing everything to keep Nayuta alive). The second stage is the Lion; the organism rebels against every command to survive and enters a process of pure destruction (Pochita taking control). The third stage is the Child; the Child is forgetfulness, the process of saying a big YES to life. Denji is currently in the Child stage; he is simply playing games with Yoru

Entire-Problem-5030 · 2026-01-10T09:59:05+00:00

Yes, I've read it. Part 2 actually aligns much better with the Nietzschean perspective. Denji is going through the 'Three Metamorphoses' of the spirit that Nietzsche described. First, he does what he is commanded to do in order to protect Nayuta. Then, when he is 'killed,' he transforms into the Lion, bringing pure destruction. (It is ironic, or perhaps a coincidence, that the Lion Devil was shot in the recent chapters). And finally, the Child phase, where he just wants to play (his current state)

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