I’m not upset with the presence of the flashbacks in Demon Slayer, or their quantity. I’m upset with how one-dimensional they felt in the toolbox of the story.
Category: Rants
Capitalism, Battle Shōnen Angst, and Ending Stories When They’re Good
Most writers prepare their framing, world-building, and commercial image for the emotional tone they want. The angst I am concerned by is the capitalist stress present in late-game Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia.