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Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo problem: why the strongest character makes the story more fragile
Satoru Gojo is written as a power ceiling, a teacher and a narrative obstacle. The series becomes most interesting when…
Kavya Nair8 min read
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The Apothecary Diaries succeeds because Maomao treats court intrigue like a lab problem
Maomao is not a genius detective because she knows everything. She is compelling because she is allergic to bad evidence…
Kavya Nair8 min read
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Chainsaw Man's Denji is a better protagonist because his dreams are embarrassingly small
Denji does not want to save the world. He wants toast, a bed and someone to want him. That smallness is why Chainsaw Man…
Kavya Nair8 min read