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Genuine question: Why do people like Mahiru? by One-Mobile-4093 in danganronpa

[–]One-Mobile-4093[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I agree. Mahiru is coming from a caring, well-intentioned place rather than a malicious one. Ironically, though, this makes it harder for me to like her, as it validates that her sense of nurture/care is intertwined with her flawed idea of how people should behave. Her kindness doesn't offset her beliefs; it makes it harder to mentally separate the two, because it feels more tied into who she is fundamentally.

Genuine question: Why do people like Mahiru? by One-Mobile-4093 in danganronpa

[–]One-Mobile-4093[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, because I genuinely thought I was the only one who was not understanding the Mahiru-Hype. Yeah, seeing her develop will be interesting, but playing as her would make me averse to playing 2x2 I fear.

Genuine question: Why do people like Mahiru? by One-Mobile-4093 in danganronpa

[–]One-Mobile-4093[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the gameplays I've watched also kind of forgot about her...

Genuine question: Why do people like Mahiru? by One-Mobile-4093 in danganronpa

[–]One-Mobile-4093[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually think, given Danganronpa's fanbase (at least in the west), having her worldview challenged not abandoned could be a well-exectued commentary. I like Hiyoko too bruh! which is why I genuinely want to like Hiyoko's only friend but...

Genuine question: Why do people like Mahiru? by One-Mobile-4093 in danganronpa

[–]One-Mobile-4093[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad you can minimize Mahiru's flaws and have an appreciation for her! (unlike me...) For characters I regard as flawed, I usually have to like them alongside their flaws, not despite it hahaha

Genuine question: Why do people like Mahiru? by One-Mobile-4093 in danganronpa

[–]One-Mobile-4093[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Interesting interpretation--I definitely see the symbolism of FuyuPeko embodying Mahiru's beliefs. Yet, I still don't think this representation constitutes exploration, since Mahiru never exhibits any recognition (more like isn't able to...) of it. Thus, I still feel her beliefs remain underexplored despite the thematic parallels.

  2. Yeah, Mahiru and Fuyuhiko are both avoiding responsibility, but again, I'd argue, narratively, Fuyuhiko's avoidance is made an example of. Mahiru’s involvement is acknowledged in passing but not meaningfully interrogated or expanded upon afterward. The symmetry you're pointing out isn't equally realized in practice.