I genuinely can't bring myself to watch "Summertime Rendering" despite the good reviews, and it's a great case study on why I absolutely abhor fanservice
The radicalization of media quality is one of the worst trends to infect the internet
Sorry bro, you just know too much
*Heroes* who gave *VILLAINS* PTSD [Bonus if the hero is usually friendly and peaceful]
The Characters of "Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun" | I absolutely adore the designs, and the art style is completely distinct from most other anime
[MF] A Hole Along the Tracks
"You don't need them. I'm the only one on your side, and everyone else is lying or trying to take me from you."
[Hated Trope] When people misinterpret audience reactions as media tropes.
(hated trope) character who does horrible thing become good without facing consequences for what they did
When the "idiot henchman" overthrows their (seemingly) more competent master, but just becomes the new main villain rather than switching sides
Bad victim characters. AKA: "Sure, they're tragic, but nothing can excuse their actions." [Bonus points if they just repeat the abuse that they were victims of]
Shakespearean tragedy type plots where the main characters are wholly irredeemable and deserve what happens to them (even more so than usual)
main villain that we never see their true from ever but instead as an object/symbol.
This dude by 116.116116
I finished a first draft of a short story based of the prompt "modern fable." Feedback is greatly appreciated in general, but I'd like critiques of the style and ending in particular. [Magical Realism; 1723 Words]
This old sewer entrance I found in the middle of a forest
Characters with objectively weird/creepy relationship dynamics that are actually handled in an interesting and (mostly) tactful way.
This manhole I found in the middle of a forest
[LES] What's your unironic "I watch porn for the plot" type media? Doesn't have to be literal porn, mind you.
[LES] The "strong female character" debate is innately misogynistic and, quite frankly, extremely exhausting.
Characters that are mostly cartoony in appearance save for a single absurdly out of place aspect
Monsters that are just traumas given (usually physical) bodies
When a comparatively weak character makes up for it by just... using a gun
Otis is an icon
It might be horror, but holy fuck, give them a break