• Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    3 months ago

    One could argue that Vash the Stampede perseveres despite all the hardships he’s had to endure and kept a cheerful demeanor through it all. He acknowledged the harm he’s done but is also willing to atone for it as much as he can. For readers who’ve done bad things in life but want to make up for it, that seems inspirational.

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      3 months ago

      The difference between cynical grimdark misery porn and an inspiring epic can come down to a single character with a conscience.

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      3 months ago

      And let’s not forget “you need to confess!” Wolfwood’s story arc as a mild mannered traveling preacher carrying a cross that’s heavy because it’s full of forgiveness.

      Sarcasm is hard to read in text, but I absolutely agree, but I’m being vague to try not to spoil anything beyond the first couple episodes.