Let's be honest here, the episode was alright at best. The writing was far from subtle, with characters beating you over the head with "Hey, did you know the Japanese idol/entertainment industry is bad? Here's why..." every minute, making this feel more like a documentary than an anime. If they really want to shed a light on these themes, why can't they show them instead of having characters turn and exposit to the viewer about it every five minutes?
That whole murder scene was both predictable and overdone. I hate drawn-out death scenes where the dying person yammers on and on about all their hopes and dreams and wishes and regrets and "I love you sweetie, grow up to be good okay". Japanese media has a real problem with relying on melodrama. But hey look around, everyone's calling it a masterpiece, so whatever works right?
And really? Another edgy high-school revenge plot?
Shout by MSochistBlockedParentSpoilers2023-12-25T04:55:15Z
Let's be honest here, the episode was alright at best. The writing was far from subtle, with characters beating you over the head with "Hey, did you know the Japanese idol/entertainment industry is bad? Here's why..." every minute, making this feel more like a documentary than an anime. If they really want to shed a light on these themes, why can't they show them instead of having characters turn and exposit to the viewer about it every five minutes?
That whole murder scene was both predictable and overdone. I hate drawn-out death scenes where the dying person yammers on and on about all their hopes and dreams and wishes and regrets and "I love you sweetie, grow up to be good okay". Japanese media has a real problem with relying on melodrama. But hey look around, everyone's calling it a masterpiece, so whatever works right?
And really? Another edgy high-school revenge plot?