As the manga community reflects on recent developments, frustration grows over character treatment and unresolved plotlines. Commentators on various forums express deep dissatisfaction, pointing out missed opportunities in storytelling that have left many fans feeling let down.
Fans continue to vocalize their concerns, especially regarding significant characters:
Rize's Role: Many see Rize as a mere plot device. One commenter exclaimed, "We never learned about ghoul society outside Japan. More context would have been great!"
Eto's Cycles: Commentators argue that Eto has been overused as a character, "She seems to die and come back just to die again," expressing frustration over her lack of development.
Lost Potential: Tatara is seen as another wasted character, set up with promise but failing to deliver when it mattered.
Fans are disappointed that narratives exploring ghoul societies and their cultural dimensions have been sidelined. One user noted, "Why not show us their lives around the world?" This reflects a desire for richer, deeper storytelling that goes beyond the immediate conflicts.
The shift toward power escalation has left fans unsettled. Many remark on the drastic changes in abilities:
Weapons and Armor: The emergence of high-tech gimmicks has diluted the emotional resonance of earlier battles. "It got way too sci-fi at the end," a user argued, lamenting the loss of relatable struggles.
Forgotten Narratives: Key storylines like the underground city and the one-eyed king seem overlooked, with fan consensus that this diminishes the seriesโ impact.
Critical questions about abandoned storylines are widespread. Fans are curious about where the narrative could have gone, lamenting the lack of exploration of a potentially rich world where humans and ghouls coexist. The desire remains strong: "Why canโt we see more of what life is like after the story ends?"
"The world could have had countless stories, but we barely see any of it," said one user, highlighting a common sentiment toward the series' narrative direction.
While many fans express disappointment, there's also a segment hoping for redemption in future chapters. The mixture of criticism and cautious optimism reflects the enduring attachment to the seriesโs original themes.
๐ Rize is seen as a wasted opportunity for character depth.
๐ป Increased power levels overshadow initial emotional portrayals.
๐ฌ "It could have shown us more about global ghoul culture," a sentiment echoing through forums.
As conversations continue, the outcome of these criticisms will significantly influence how the plot develops, especially with characters like Rize and Eto poised for potential returns. Fans keenly await how these narratives will reshape in the seriesโ conclusion, hoping for a more nuanced exploration of the community dynamics between humans and ghouls.