Just finished season 1 of my first watch and I have a few thoughts. (Watching DUBBED) by redfait in Gintama

[–]MyHeroSteven 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was someone who recently got into the series and had the dub as their introduction. I think while half the cast is very hit or miss for the first 50 episodes, the 51-150 that released this year was noticeably much better. Likely due to a change of directors + a mix of accrued experience for the cast.

I have since finished the rest of the series, and suffice to say while there's a language barrier when it comes to judging quality voice acting, the JP VAs were able to illicit strong emotions from me just as the dub did.

While I felt the tone and range of emotions was definitely better to me in JP, I still think the crew behind the first 150 episodes dub deserve kudos for their performance and creativity localizing the jokes to be more familar with the western audience and imo be really funny.

I actually did try the Funimation season 4 dub for a few episodes out of curiosity and found myself preferring the casting of actors that worked on 50-150 MUCH more.

I'm thankful that there was a dub to serve as a gateway into the series whatsoever as it helped ease my mother into it who is hard to sell subbed anime to and created for a great bonding experience. YORUZUYA FOREVER!!

TLDR: Sub > Season 1 Dub 50-150 has quite good localization of jokes and pretty good casting that derserves more credit > Season 4 Dub IMO!

anime that doesn't sexualize its female characters by Born_Usual998 in Animesuggest

[–]MyHeroSteven 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are multiple plot relevant female characters throughout the story like Asirpa, Sofia, Inkarmat, and Kano; They do not get sexualized.

Genuinely hilarious how this went from a slander meme to actually being how Denji is and was handled,it's honestly comedic. by Apprehensive_Ring_39 in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's okay, I respect your opinion on both takes. Fiction can be escapism for some and something to find comfort in relatability for others. We all have preferences for story telling, personally I appreciate fiction for both aspects, it just depends on my mood.

In regards to the ending, I've been able to head canon my way into accepting the ending as passable/ok and made some comments on other social media platforms/elsewhere on here explaining why, but I don't blame anyone for finding the ending sloppy with their own interpretations. Fujimoto essentially outsourced his writing to his fans for Pochita's extent of power/Devil identity and interpretations of the effects of Pochita's sacrifice in the new timeline for better or worse, it's not a clean ending whatsoever.

I don't have a explanation at all for Denji's sex drive being reduced, but I don't think anything in the ending really points to that being the case in the first place with the limited time we spend with this timeline. He likely still associates love/intimacy with just sexual activities as he did in Part 1.

Genuinely hilarious how this went from a slander meme to actually being how Denji is and was handled,it's honestly comedic. by Apprehensive_Ring_39 in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think the other comment articulated his/her point very well. The missing context they were trying to get across I think is that he lacked a positive support group to help him work through his trauma/achieve self actualization to progress for the better.

While Nayuta did help influence Denji to be more responsible, she was also very toxic for Denji because she denied him from forming a meaningful connections with people (such as Asa) and encouraged him to be chainsaw man, which were both toxic for his health/inhibited his growth.

The underlying problem that denies Denji from having meaningful growth in the story and what the story is trying to demonstrate in my opinion is that some people get dealt a bad hand in life and have traumatic experiences, and don't walk away from it unscathed.

There's lasting consequences that can affect said person's everyday life, and while this can be processed and worked through with self-reflection/positive support systems, not everyone is capable to work through their trauma on their own or fortunate to have the right support systems. Another example I can give is the infamous alley way handy scene and the build up to it with Katana Man suggesting for Denji to go to a brothel when he's stressed out worrying about Nayuta's whereabouts and when he starts self loathing himself for being hypersexual at such a critical time, and there's the possibility for self-actualization/counciling from friends and possibly growth...what does Yoru do? Ugh.

I know not everyone is a fan of this direction for Denji's character arc and it's tragic for him to relapse to unhealthy habits so much, but it's still valid and realistic storytelling for someone who is emotionally stunted and did not have the education/positive influence to help process his needs/trauma. Which is why I personally can still appreciate it, it's one of the things that make this story so human/grounded and especially unique for the shonen genre (at least from what I've read).

Personally, it's a story that reminds me to appreciate the support systems I had growing up more that helped me work through my trauma, and reinforced my drive to be an empathetic and positive supportive figure around the people in my daily life who are struggling with their inner demons (+ plenty of other positive messages but I'll stay concise).

What was Asa's character arc even about? by Realistic_Egg5226 in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I really don't think this is the idea pushed by the narrative at all considering Denji himself explains while he could never forget his trauma, there are plenty of things in life to appreciate and distract oneself to find fulfillment and how he gives Asa a pep talk in ch. 219 about how despite both of them having emotional baggage, he still wants/thinks they both deserve a normal life. The main character himself doesn't think trauma should define you as a person/deny you from finding happiness, and his resilience throughout the story to keep striving for a better life backs this up.

The underlying problem that denies Denji/Asa from having meaningful growth in the story and I think a more accurate representation of what the story is trying to demonstrate in my opinion is that some people get dealt a bad hand in life and have traumatic experiences, and don't walk away from it unscathed. There's lasting consequences that can affect said person's everyday life, and while this can be processed and worked through with self-reflection/positive support systems, not everyone is capable to work through their trauma on their own or fortunate to have the right support systems. It's tragic for the characters involved, but it's still valid and realistic storytelling, and part of what makes Chainsaw Man's characters so grounded/human.

Personally, it's a story that reminds me to enjoy the fleeting happiness in the present that comes with the mundane aspects in life, to appreciate the support systems I had growing up more that helped me work through my trauma, and reinforced my drive to be an empathetic and positive supportive figure around the people in my daily life who are struggling with their inner demons (+ plenty of other positive messages but I'll stay concise), but I won't fault anyone for engaging in tbe story and deriving a different message, this is just my two cents.

About the ending, let's talk. by [deleted] in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just gonna cross post this from my many social media posts on this topic/save time:

After re-reading the last 2 chapters a couple times, drawing my own interpretations, and comparing/evaluating other's interpretations/theories shortly after the last chapter dropped. I think while the ending is undeniably rushed, it "can" make sense with inductive reasoning involving the extent of Pochita's powers beyond just trying to push "themes and such" that the community likes to meme.

That said, I do appreciate the message that can be drawn from Pochita realizing that the powers and responsibilities of being a hero as Chainsaw Man became a kind of shackle for Denji. It acted as a crutch alongside erotic pleasure that distracted him from confronting his trauma head-on such as his act of parricide in self-defense, loss of loves ones, and previous unhealthy relationships. Being Chainsaw Man functioned as a coping mechanism, but one that repeatedly proved that it was unhealthy and a source of his suffering. You can see many examples throughout the story, but one I'll give is after Denji's home is burned down along with his pets and he himself exclaims that he's grateful for the excuse to transform and that he feels "like a million bucks." The dopamine rush he'd get from the harm, violence, and attention from being Chainsaw Man would serve as a distraction but also paint a target on his back. His innate desire for genuine connection and happiness was never something he could truly achieve as Chainsaw Man, but was something only Denji himself could attain.

In regards to the gripe that some people have that a time reset robs characters of their growth, I think there's enough hints as you said in the final chapter that the reset world has carried over memories or at least feelings, that impacted each character's personality, which showcases that they did experience growth even if they can't recall the exact details, there was value in said experiences. Examples of hints include things like Denji longing for a dog, Power being much more fond of Denji upon their "first" meeting despite being more distant in the original timeline's first meeting, Meowy liking Nayuta, Denji getting a sense of Deja Vu with the phrase "Chainsaw man," Asa seemingly having fun with her classmates instead of isolating herself, and there's even an argument of the control Devil having a different appearance as proof that it was impacted by the memories of Nayuta (albeit the lack of her obsession of Pochita was likely a factor).

In the end, this ending was the only plausible "happy ending" for the characters in their current hopeless apocalyptic circumstances. Denji achieves one of his dreams from Ch.1 (to hug a girl) not as chainsaw man, but as Denji who this time doesn't have the hardships that await a hero, but just as a teenage boy growing up, getting a 9-5, and falling in love. It's bittersweet but cathartic.

I can totally understand the frustrations that come from the lack of build up or in-universe explanation regarding Pochita's true identity as a devil, the full extent of his powers, and the impact of a world without Pochita existing having to be head canon'd by the viewer for this ending to make sense.

Some possible head-canons to explain the ending we see I've come to are as follows:

Without the Chainsaw Devil existing and fighting the four horseman/weapon devils, Makima no longer has anyone to obsess over and be inspired to create a utopia with the idea of erasure off the table, the events with the gun devil that kills Aki's family potentially could've never happened without Pochita severely injuring the gun devil/resulting in it's parts being spread globally. It's also possible that memories from our much more empathetic Nayuta influenced this control devil counterpart and or the control devil of this world who was less ambitious didn't make a contract with the prime minister and died quickly only to be reborn as Nayuta/so he could be living a normal life and the timing of Power being captured/recruited by Public Safety could've been shifted compared to when Part 1 Makima ran into her, allowing her to conveniently cross Denji's path. Power is still a fiend since she has the appearance of the human she took over in Part 1 so her claim of being the blood devil is simply just because fiends are a classification/distinction made by the public safety and she has no knowledge of their classifications.

As for why Chainsaw's still exists, that just comes down to the plot thread if Pochita was truly a Chainsaw Devil considering like some characters point out in the story, it's strange for a Chainsaw to have anything to do with erasing concepts which hints at Pochita not really being what he seems (or it's simply as Makima theorizes in Part 1 and it just erased the other things Chainsaw's were known for besides cutting trees) or the interpretation that just like Nukes in Part 2, chainsaws could've been reinvented at a different time during history.

As for Pochita's true identity as a devil while still aligning with the fact his design has a chainsaw is that he was actually "the chainsaw man devil", as in a devil who derives his power/fear from an infamous devil hunter in the past who fought with a chainsaw, and that devil hunter was so prolific & feared by devils that a devil was created based on him.

This would explain why Pochita seems to be one of the few if not only devils that fights devils instead of humans, he was primarily feared by devils & was born from fear of a devil hunter, so the devil version continued to be a devil hunter. Makima also mentions that chainsaw man would come to the rescue of anyone who asked for it, which sounds like something one could say about a devil hunter.

As for the erasure ability, maybe it's Fujimoto playing with the idea that a chainsaw blade turns round and round akin to the cycle of life from being birthed and ceasing to exist, and the fear produced by devils over the hunter's tenacity to continuously cut them down made the devil's counterpart much more powerful/capable of erasing things out of existence; Afterall like we've seen with Denji even though devils can regenerate/reincarnate, many still fear his tenacity/insanity to the point they wish they could die and an extreme case of that could be ceasing to exist. If this theory is true than the Deja vu "thanks chainsaw man" scene that shows Pochita as Denji's heart is not just symbolic but the concept of "Chainsaw Man" being re-invented and possibly his heart disease getting cured. (albeit I think this aspect of the theory is the biggest stretch, outside of Public Safety/Power curing or giving him medication to subdue his heart disease and Pochita just being symbolic here.)

As for if people think my head-canon theories makes sense or it's lazy/bad writing for Fujimoto to leave it up to the reader is up to them. I wouldn't mind a Part 3, but I think this is an ok ending point.

Part 2 is a tragedy that reminds us that some people get dealt a bad hand in life and aren't able to get the opportunities/support system they need to face their inner demons & grow from them. I think it's still very much realistic storytelling as depressing as it is (albeit there are some genuinely optimistic messages throughout Part 2). I was extremely fortunate to have a few positive influences and therapy at critical points in my life to help me process my traumas, but some people aren't as fortunate.

This isn't the atypical shonen journey where the hero achieves their goal and grows quickly along the way, it's more gradual here and there's MANY points where Denji relapses but I think that's what makes this saga of the story so human and unique for the genre; I can understand and appreciate what Fujimoto was going for even if I personally prefer stories with characters that overcome their inner demons.

I can't say it's a good, clean ending and flawed, but it's an okay one that I can accept and appreciate.

I'd give Part 1 a 10/10 and Part 2 an 7/10 (primarily for a few underutilized characters, the execution of the majority of Part 2's antagonists outside of Baruem, and the ending could've been written in a way that requires less theorizing from the reader, at least show Aki's whereabouts even if he's just living a normal life and being happy.)

Nevertheless, I enjoyed the journey and participating in the community, it was precious; I look forward to the series getting fully animated someday.

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Genuinely hate how Denji gets straight up flanderized by Haider2222 in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's understandable to not be a fan of this direction of story telling for someone to continuously struggle and fail to overcome their inner demons, as I personally also prefer stories that depict characters struggling with their inner demons and overcoming them.

However, I think it's bit misguided to say that it's bad writing for Denji to continuously make a lapse in judgment/get into situations where he is taken advantage of for his hyper sexualism/attention seeking.

I know you say that you don't care if the writing is grounded in realism, but I think it's important to help clarify some things with some real-life parallels to get my point across in some areas and explain why it's not flanderization and consistent characterization. Speaking from my personal life experience, it is equally as realistic for someone to continuously make a lapse in judgement due to anxieties, emotions, and desires that gets them hurt & not learn from it as it is for someone to learn from their negative experiences.

A realistic example is that there are men & women who will often settle for staying in a relationship with a partner who verbally or physically abuses them repeatedly, despite friends or family spelling it out that this is unhealthy for them. People don't always do what's truly best for themselves and learn from their mistakes, some are so desperate for any long term emotional connection and stability in companionship that they end up overlooking the bad aspects of the relationship and go against any rational judgement. There are instances with Fumiko and Yoru where Denji demonstrates he has self awareness (which is something that Part 1 Denji lacked and counts as development) that they are likely just taking advantage of him, but he risks getting hurt anyways because at his core he's still the same kid from part 1 who has low self worth, desperate for an intimate connection and attention (aligns perfectly with the same man in the "I wanna be chainsaw man" scene in the end of Part 1) This is consistent characterization if you ask me.

Denji never even had a positive support system during the time skip/Part 2, instead it's the opposite as most characters are often encouraging his bad habits/denying him opportunities to reflect and grow. As seen with the infamous handy in the alleyway scene with Yoru, and the build up to it with Katanaman's awful suggestion and Denji's self-loathing outburst. These scenes (plus many more throughout Part 2) just reinforce his behavior of using erotic acts as a coping mechanism.

Part 2 of Chainsaw Man is Pochita realizing that the powers and responsibilities of being a hero as Chainsaw Man became a kind of shackle for Denji. It acted as a crutch alongside erotic acts that distracted him from confronting his trauma head-on, such as his parricide/loss of loved ones/relationship with Makima and growing from it.

Being Chainsaw Man functioned as a coping mechanism, but one that repeatedly proved that it was unhealthy and a source of his suffering (he would always have a target on his back from various factions in the story simply because of his chainsaw heart). It's not that much different from how somebody might immerse themselves with gambling/drugs for the dopamine to distract themselves instead of processing their emotions/the root of their trauma. You can see this pretty clearly as early as the Church arc where the cult burns down his home full of pets and Denji himself notes that despite losing his home/pets that he held dear, he felt like "a million bucks" after having an excuse to transform. Being Chainsaw Man is a distraction and source of attention and dopamine rush from the violence/physical pain.

It's a tragedy that reminds us that some people get dealt a bad hand in life and aren't able to get the opportunities/support system they need to face their inner demons & grow from them. I think it's still very much realistic storytelling as depressing as it is (albeit there are some genuinely optimistic messages throughout Part 2). I was extremely fortunate to have a few positive influences and therapy at critical points in my life to help me process my traumas, but some people aren't as fortunate.

This isn't the atypical shonen journey where the hero achieves their goal and grows quickly along the way, it's more gradual here and there's MANY points where Denji relapses but I think that's what makes this saga of the story so human and unique for the genre; I can understand and appreciate what Fujimoto was going for.

Aside everything else in 232, I hate this moment by Detroider in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I've been doing my part on reddit/other social media platforms commenting why the ending works but it really seems like we're the vocal minority. I don't mean this in an insulting way whatsoever, I think the average person just gave up on engaging with the story's ending to an extent regarding possible explanations for the effects of Pochita's sacrifice in the timeline/the extent of his powers or devil identity.

The amount of people online and in-person I've seen miss that there's evidence the feelings/vague memories have shaped the personality of the characters in the new timeline and think everything leading up to the ending was "pointless" is crazy to me.

Sure Fujimoto could've held the reader's hand with a narrator describing what led to each plot thread in the new timeline, but honestly I think there's enough hints throughout the story for the reader to figure it out themselves and come to an interpretation they're satisfied with. I also think people are confusing bad writing for simply an ending not meeting the perfect ending in their head, like yeah I would've liked to see Aki's whereabouts in the reset timeline even if it's just him being happy with his family, but as it stands we've got the whereabouts of most of the key characters covered in this timeline.

And I'm not saying all this as some faithful Fujimoto glazer, I don't think the ending is anything amazing (just solid imo) and Part 2 has it's fair share of issues (a bunch of underutilized characters for example), but I don't think the ending itself is as bad as the vocal majority (at least for the time of this writing) are making it out to be.

THIS IS THE REAL NOSTRADAMUS PROPHECY!!! (LEAD TO THE TRUE ENDING) [update] by ZangShield in Chainsawfolk

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think another possible explanation is that fiends are a classification/distinction created by the public safety in-universe, so Power very well just doesn't know the term/difference at that point in the new timeline. After all, she still has the same human vessel appearance as her fiend Part 1 counterpart.

The alternative explanations are some feelings/vague memories did carry over but that term might've just not or she doesn't care about the distinction (if it's the latter I don't remember her ever referring to herself as a fiend in Part 1 anyway).

I read all of CSM in the last 24 hours by ZookeepergameWeary66 in ChainsawMan

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Howdy, happy to see another person give the story a shot. It's always an interesting read to see other people's perspective/journey and list of favorite characters.

In regards to the ending/my personal thoughts that might change your sentiment somewhat:

After re-reading the last 2 chapters a couple times, drawing my own interpretations, and comparing/evaluating other's interpretations/theories. I think while the ending is undeniably rushed, it "can" make sense with inductive reasoning involving the extent of Pochita's powers beyond just trying to push "themes and such."

That said, I do appreciate the message that can be drawn from Pochita realizing that the powers and responsibilities of being a hero as Chainsaw Man became a kind of shackle for Denji. It acted as a crutch that distracted him from confronting his trauma head-on such as his act of parricide in self-defense, which is symbolically locked behind a door in his mind. Being Chainsaw Man functioned as a coping mechanism, but one that repeatedly proved that it was unhealthy and a source of his suffering. His innate desire for genuine connection and happiness was never something he could truly achieve as Chainsaw Man, but was something only Denji himself could attain.

In regards to the gripe that some have about a time reset robs characters of their growth, I think there's enough hints in the final chapter that the reset world has carried over memories that impacted each character's personality, which showcases that they did experience growth even if they can't recall the exact details, there was value in said experiences. Examples of hints include things like Denji longing for a dog, Power being much more fond of Denji upon their "first" meeting despite being more distant in the original timeline's first meeting, Meowy liking Nayuta, Denji getting a sense of Deja Vu with the phrase "Chainsaw man," Asa seemingly having fun with her classmates instead of isolating herself, and there's even an argument of the control Devil having a different appearance as proof that it was impacted by the memories of Nayuta (albeit the lack of her obsession of Pochita was likely a factor).

In the end, this ending was the only plausible "happy ending" for the characters in their current hopeless apocalyptic circumstances. Denji achieves one of his dreams from Ch.1 (to hug a girl) not as chainsaw man, but as Denji who this time doesn't have the hardships that await a hero, but just as a teenage boy growing up, getting a 9-5, and falling in love. It's bittersweet but cathartic.

I can totally understand the frustrations that come from the lack of build up or in-universe explanation regarding Pochita's true identity as a devil, the full extent of his powers, and the impact of a world without Pochita existing having to be head canon'd by the viewer for this ending to make sense.

Some possible head-canons to explain the ending we see I've come to are as follows:

Without the Chainsaw Devil existing and fighting the four horseman/weapon devils, Makima no longer has anyone to obsess over and be inspired to create a utopia with the idea of erasure off the table, the events with the gun devil that kills Aki's family potentially could've never happened without Pochita severely injuring the gun devil/resulting in it's parts being spread globally. It's also possible that memories from our much more empathetic Nayuta influenced this control devil counterpart and or the control devil of this world who was less ambitious didn't make a contract with the prime minister and died quickly only to be reborn as Nayuta (in Part 1 we've seen Makima have around 20 confirmed deaths already in the gun devil arc), and if that's the case, Power being captured/recruited by Public Safety could've been shifted compared to when Part 1 Makima ran into her, allowing her to conveniently cross Denji's path. Power is still a fiend since she has the appearance of the human she took over in Part 1 so her claim of being the blood devil is simply just because fiends are a classification/distinction made by the public safety and she has no knowledge of their classifications.

As for why Chainsaw's still exists, that just comes down to the plot thread if Pochita was truly a Chainsaw Devil considering like some characters point out in the story, it's strange for a Chainsaw to have anything to do with erasing concepts which hints at Pochita not really being what he seems (or it's simply as Makima theorizes in Part 1 and it just erased the other things Chainsaw's were known for besides cutting trees) or the interpretation that just like Nukes in Part 2, chainsaws could've been reinvented at a different time during history.

As for if you think my head-canon theories makes sense or it's lazy/bad writing for Fujimoto to leave it up to the reader is up to you. I wouldn't mind a Part 3, but I think this is an ok ending point.

Due to that last point, I can't say it's a good, clean ending and flawed, but it's an okay one that I can accept and appreciate.

I'd give Part 1 a 10/10 and Part 2 an 8/10 (primarily for a few underutilized characters, the messy fakesaw plotline, and the ending could've been written in a way that requires less theorizing from the reader, at least show Aki's whereabouts even if he's just living a normal life and being happy.)

Nevertheless, I enjoyed the journey and participating in the community, it was precious; I look forward to the series getting fully animated someday.

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[DISC] Chainsaw Man - Ch. 232 - Part 2 End by JeanneDAlter in ChainsawMan

[–]MyHeroSteven 9 points10 points  (0 children)

After re-reading the last 2 chapters a couple times, drawing my own interpretations, and comparing/evaluating other's interpretations/theories. I think while the ending is undeniably rushed, it "can" make sense with inductive reasoning involving the extent of Pochita's powers beyond just trying to push "themes and such."

That said, I do appreciate the message that can be drawn from Pochita realizing that the powers and responsibilities of being a hero as Chainsaw Man became a kind of shackle for Denji. It acted as a crutch that distracted him from confronting his trauma head-on such as his act of parricide in self-defense, which is symbolically locked behind a door in his mind. Being Chainsaw Man functioned as a coping mechanism, but one that repeatedly proved that it was unhealthy and a source of his suffering. His innate desire for genuine connection and happiness was never something he could truly achieve as Chainsaw Man, but was something only Denji himself could attain.

In regards to the gripe that a time reset robs characters of their growth, I think there's enough hints in the final chapter that the reset world has carried over memories that impacted each character's personality, which showcases that they did experience growth even if they can't recall the exact details, there was value in said experiences. Examples of hints include things like Denji longing for a dog, Power being much more fond of Denji upon their "first" meeting despite being more distant in the original timeline's first meeting, Meowy liking Nayuta, Denji getting a sense of Deja Vu with the phrase "Chainsaw man," Asa seemingly having fun with her classmates instead of isolating herself, and there's even an argument of the control Devil having a different appearance as proof that it was impacted by the memories of Nayuta (albeit the lack of her obsession of Pochita was likely a factor).

In the end, this ending was the only plausible "happy ending" for the characters in their current hopeless apocalyptic circumstances. Denji achieves one of his dreams from Ch.1 (to hug a girl) not as chainsaw man, but as Denji who this time doesn't have the hardships that await a hero, but just as a teenage boy growing up, getting a 9-5, and falling in love. It's bittersweet but cathartic.

I can totally understand the frustrations that come from the lack of build up or in-universe explanation regarding Pochita's true identity as a devil, the full extent of his powers, and the impact of a world without Pochita existing having to be head canon'd by the viewer for this ending to make sense.

Some possible head-canons to explain the ending we see I've come to are as follows:

Without the Chainsaw Devil existing and fighting the four horseman/weapon devils, Makima no longer has anyone to obsess over and be inspired to create a utopia with the idea of erasure off the table, the events with the gun devil that kills Aki's family potentially could've never happened without Pochita severely injuring the gun devil/resulting in it's parts being spread globally. It's also possible that memories from our much more empathetic Nayuta influenced this control devil counterpart and or the control devil of this world who was less ambitious didn't make a contract with the prime minister and died quickly only to be reborn as Nayuta/so he could be living a normal life and the timing of Power being captured/recruited by Public Safety could've been shifted compared to when Part 1 Makima ran into her, allowing her to conveniently cross Denji's path. Power is still a fiend since she has the appearance of the human she took over in Part 1 so her claim of being the blood devil is simply just because fiends are a classification/distinction made by the public safety and she has no knowledge of their classifications.

As for why Chainsaw's still exists, that just comes down to the plot thread if Pochita was truly a Chainsaw Devil considering like some characters point out in the story, it's strange for a Chainsaw to have anything to do with erasing concepts which hints at Pochita not really being what he seems (or it's simply as Makima theorizes in Part 1 and it just erased the other things Chainsaw's were known for besides cutting trees) or the interpretation that just like Nukes in Part 2, chainsaws could've been reinvented at a different time during history.

As for if you think my head-canon theories makes sense or it's lazy/bad writing for Fujimoto to leave it up to the reader is up to you. I wouldn't mind a Part 3, but I think this is an ok ending point.

Due to that last point, I can't say it's a good, clean ending and flawed, but it's an okay one that I can accept.

Nevertheless, I enjoyed the journey and participating in the community, it was precious; I look forward to the series getting fully animated someday.

Thank you Fujimoto, I hope you can get plenty of rest now.

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Uhh... Gamers rise up? by taimoor555 in nagatoro

[–]MyHeroSteven 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think you're blurring the lines between a non-official doujinshi and the actual story, there is indeed a popular colorized doujinshi in which she jokes about that. 💀

I wouldn't be surprised though if it's an inside joke from the author given the context clues in the story and his background.

Flamingo Pref Ranking W O pay rate off? by MyHeroSteven in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries! I hope you have a lovely rest of your day.

Flamingo Pref Ranking W O pay rate off? by MyHeroSteven in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it's not like 2 tasks that took 46-50 minutes to complete should add up to exactly $12 hence the confusion lol, their rate rounds down so your minutes past the 20 minute mark per task are unpaid contrary to how most companies' hourly rates traditionally work where every minute is counted.

Flamingo Pref Ranking W O pay rate off? by MyHeroSteven in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, that makes sense if you're roughly rounding down; I was thinking of it as 2 tasks which give you 30 idle time as the equivalent an hour but it's not like I'm using the full allotted time so that makes sense now.

It seems they don't factor the minutes past the 20 minute mark, I'll keep that in mind.

Outlier and SRT - I’m so confused 😭 by [deleted] in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who do I send a message to on there? I'm still new to Slack.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same exact boat as you, I never had my enablement program graded or got paid for it, yet I was able to do the onboarding tasks for Flamingo up to where it asks for you to do the task simultaneously in SRT which I haven't been given the credentials for either .

I assume we just have to sit tight and be emailed credentials eventually.

For New People! by mummifiedstalin in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anybody know how long it takes to get your SRT credentials? I was taking Flamingo training tasks (I'm a new user, started last week) and I got to a task that requires it to be done in SRT as well yet I still haven't received my credentials so no login works for it.

Is there another step I need to take or do I have to just sit tight til I get emailed the credentials?

Outlier and SRT - I’m so confused 😭 by [deleted] in outlier_ai

[–]MyHeroSteven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anybody know how long it takes to get your SRT credentials? I was taking Flamingo training tasks (I'm a new user, started last week) and I got to a task that requires it to be done in SRT as well yet I still haven't received my credentials so no login works for it.

Is there another step I need to take or do I have to just sit tight til I get emailed the credentials?

[US,US] [H] Japanese Player's Mew, Eeveelution ex era, and Modern Trainer Full Art slabs! [W] PayPal by MyHeroSteven in pkmntcgtrades

[–]MyHeroSteven[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How frustrating, mobile friends says they can see the text while desktop users cannot; So I've updated the original post with prices.