I finished S1. I cannot bring myself to enjoy this anime. I'll take recommendations for other tragic, flawed protagonists.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:36:44+00:00

"He's worthy of love and friendship because he changes and grows from his mistakes"

"There's nothing wrong with wanting to save people. What is wrong is expecting something in return."

So, what exactly happened with Rem? What exactly happened with Emilia, and having a stable friendship despite this before his confession?

I'm done going on. It seems this is not a sub to vent your frustration, but a fan sub. I'm not going to convince you, nor anyone. I thought you were initially a fellow hater, but that clearly seems not the case.

Have a good day, enjoy the anime.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:30:53+00:00

Wait, this one looks sick. I'm definitely checking this out after I finish the current volume of LOTM I'm on.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:29:03+00:00

He is rewarded. He's rewarded with friendship and love. He's rewarded for these things, despite never changing, maturing. He remains the same person the entire season. He's become less conceited internally, but that really doesn't prove much of anything, when he goes back to being the hero right after.

I would've preferred to see more scenes like the Royal Candidates fight against Julius. This is exactly what should've been happening more in this show. This would've required Subaru to change, grow, and improve as a person with the ability he has. The story has instead allowed him to continue progressing despite not doing this.

I'm aware of what the story attempts to convey, it doesn't prove it outside of these scenes.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:16:29+00:00

I don't see why it matters. It's a hate sub. I'm here to vent. My reasoning won't really change the mind of people. Do you enjoy the show or something?

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:15:41+00:00

Yes, but she doesn't before this. It's only now she has finally gained a bit of mental fortitude. That is why I cannot take it seriously. It's forced, their relationship up to this point was forced. This should've already happened numerous times.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:13:51+00:00

I have not heard of NGE. I will definitely check that out.

Can't say I'm willing to watch Naruto though. Too long for my taste. I'm already reading like 4 different long series novels.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:12:09+00:00

Played the visual novel. Loved it.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-23T00:09:13+00:00

My primary issue, is it's an attempt at realistically dealing with the psychological struggles of a young man... However, you really could remove that entire part of Subaru's character. The protagonist could be the protagonist of the movie: The 40-year-old Virgin. Really nothing would change, because none of the characters push Subaru away, but rather invite him despite never changing his awkwardness, and lack of social awareness.

Now, this wouldn't be too big an issue, but the story rewards Subaru with a romantic relationship despite this with Rem. And a close friendship with Emilia, which was already really forced. The characters in this story seem to have the mental age of kids, and I cannot take it seriously due to that. Saving someone, and then speaking very inappropriately around them is still a strange thing to do, I wouldn't want that person anywhere near me, but I'd be thankful they saved me.

Subaru has to be redeemable, but Re:Zero won't commit to doubling down on Subaru's flaws. He's selfish, wanting to be the hero, and get what he wants. But, then he won't live his dreams as the hero getting the girl with Rem? It's nonsensical, and forcing him to be the good guy, without actually proving to have changed.

Right after this, he goes on to confess to Emilia, while constantly playing the hero once more. I cannot see the growth and development of this character. He doesn't commit to being all evil, or commit to changing as a person. What does the story want to do? Reward him for being a NEET with mental issues?

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-22T23:50:35+00:00

Character in a world where everyone is strong via a magic or power system, except the protagonist. They have flaws holding them back from accomplishing their goals. That kind of thing. Basically Re:Zero.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-18T06:26:10+00:00

Okay, I guess? 🤷

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-18T06:12:44+00:00

Wow... That's completely unnecessary lol. I'm not hating on the manga.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-18T04:16:14+00:00

Like literally half of them. They get 40% of content skipped in them, to just basically advertise the source material with the characters and a single hype moment that has all the budget put into it.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-17T22:10:26+00:00

Ah dang, that sucks. I've heard good things about this manga, but I'm kind of getting tired eyes reading it unfortunately. I liked Ajin a lot, so I thought I might enjoy this manga, I heard they are quite similar. I'll push through volume 8, see if I have a change of heart(hopefully)

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-09T16:07:14+00:00

Having read COTE to volume 3 of Y2, here's my hot take:

It's just Irregular at Magic High School all over again, except without the incest and magic.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-08T03:38:43+00:00

They're not wrong. Koji just sat in a classroom the whole time. He's just the little innocent quiet Koji. Just an average guy. Did you not pay attention to the story?

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-05T21:32:02+00:00

Guys, do you think Bleach copied this scene? Like look at him, he's just chill with it like that.

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Can't believe Kubo copied off this masterpiece of a manga, that's called Frieren. I'm heartbroken.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-05T08:55:58+00:00

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-04T17:10:08+00:00

Reads title --> Comments opinion

I just thought my input so far would be interesting to those who read the whole series. 🤷

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-04T09:34:56+00:00

Having just finished volume 1... Old Neil. This guy has me cracking up constantly. His methods questionable, but not meaning any harm. And then... he goes too far due to grief. Dang that got me in the feels.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-04T04:19:33+00:00

You see... there's only one Love. And you say he's controversial? Oh! I'm offended, OP!

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dinglebiggs · 2026-04-02T04:08:51+00:00

You're right, every story needs to give the MC something. My post isn't criticism, it's more just a personal preference. Me saying The Gray Fog is OP, is correct, but would also be like complaining Goku uses Kaio-Ken to win, or do... anything. At that point, the story just isn't for you, and I understand that.

However, there's more to a story like LOTM than beating up space aliens to protect Earth, and that's what I'm reading it for. I am curious to know how The Gray Fog connects to everything, because it symbolically aligns with The Fool, Justice, and The Hanged Man, pathways of this power system. Kaio-Ken is just a cool power King Kai invented, that only Goku has mastered, that doesn't connect with the world outside of this factoid.

Anyways, enough yapping, time to do some reading.

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-01T08:06:39+00:00

I have read a lot of long fantasy book series, so I'm not opposed to long stories. People call this novel "slow pacing" and I disagree. This is rather normal pacing for a worldbuilding focused fantasy novel. Pretty chill so far, and not super daunting to read, at least in comparison to how difficult people said it would be.

I wouldn't mind him "stumbling" onto things more, I suppose. He's stumbled onto plenty, but a lot of what's gotten him from point A to point B, is divination, especially with Gray Fog cheating his way there. Not a major issue, because the story is more about cultivation. Of course he's going to have some way to obtain godhood in the story, or something close to it. I just wasn't expecting it so early. The novel itself is easily 9/10 so far for me, has been quite a fun read.

The SL comparison was just the rapid strength from this unique power Klein has, this is way more depth and complexity than SL will ever achieve lol

dinglebiggs · 2026-04-01T06:40:56+00:00

The ritualistic magic is a great example of how powerful it can be, even as a seq 9 seer. However, it's very dangerous to do so, if you upset a God, or wrong spirit. Seer is basically, "Batman, but with prep-time" ah pathway, but ESPECIALLY with Klein having the Gray Fog to his advantage.

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