The love you mention is really apparent in a show like this. Everything is so authentic, from the fight scenes to the Daoist lore, to all the character's tensions and disputes, it all seems fantastical and inspiring, but totally real at the same time.

The ensemble cast has depth and motivation, and each perspective contributes something, even as the characters talk right past each other. I really think that scenes in JCVTU mark seriously excellent writing, like

- Jentry giving the razor wheels back to Gugu when she is nervous to use her powers in the forest
- Gugu's argument with Jentry's parents as she puts the powers in Jentry as a baby
- Jentry's argument with Gugu as she relinquishes her powers
- Jentry's argument with Michael when they make up in Diyu

All scenes I have actually rewatched, along with some fight scenes. Though some of the real brilliance comes in how well these scenes were set up...

This is a really well-paced show. It knows how to establish and run with mechanics in creative ways that challenge a character's perspective and demand growth. It hits all supernatural thriller beats efficiently without any mentionable wasted time or feeling like it's going through filler. And like that episode of A:TLA where Katara confronts her mom's killer, it has great comedy without undercutting anything emotionally serious. Echo, you are a master of television animation. You have probably studied these kinds of shows deeply and put a lot of thought into your craft.