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i used to be one of those people who would roll their eyes at hardcore anime fans making fun of normies but i kinda get where they're coming from now.

a lot of these normies only care about flashy action/fight scenes which is why shit like solo levelling and demon slayer got popular notice how these series are known for for their "hype" fight scenes and nothing else

they'll also complain about how a story is too slow and the character development is taking too long like duh that's the point? these things aren't supposed to be rushed and take time these ppl just want instant gratification
i've seen comments on here complaining about these things as well

i remember there was a time when op mary sues/gary stus were shamed and now they're popular and not only that are seen as "peak writing"

honestly i think it's combo of many things mainly 1. ppl are developing shorter attention spans and 2. life is very stressful rn and ppl want to turn their brain off

listen i'm not saying every series has to be 4D level chess w/ a deep and profound message but it's not a coincidence that media literacy is falling as these brainless series are getting more popular

and before y'all say the usual take this to reddit and twitter 1) i don't have either of those so you will deal and 2) this is forum where ppl can talk about w/e they want

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