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  1. Skallagrim

    Based Fiction and Franchises

    In the case of LotGH, I have a strong suspicion that what they're actually saying with all this is... "Japan needs another Meiji Restoration". Consider it. Democracy is considered unable to solve the actual issues; that's a statement on post-war Japan. Meanwhile, the whole deal with the...
  2. Skallagrim

    Based Fiction and Franchises

    These considerations are very relatable. I do esteem the series a bit higher than you do, perhaps, and that may be (in part) because I think I can explain why these things you mention are the way they are. For me, understanding what this story actually is helped me appreaciate it more. Here...
  3. Skallagrim

    Based Fiction and Franchises

    I don't agree with your assessment, but I agree very much with the idea behind your assessment. If that makes sense at all. I mean to say: I don't think they did it quite as well as you credit them with doing it, but what you describe does sound like a good thing. Speaking of good things... I...
  4. Skallagrim

    Based Fiction and Franchises

    I second all of these. They are all well-written, immersive explorations of their themes (ranging from basic pulpy ones to deep philosophical topics). Moreover, they're good stories. That seems so obvious, and that's why it's often overlooked, but it shouldn't be. A lot of more recent stories...
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