Watching Kabaneri is like watching a 5-car pile-up on a busy intersection. But you know what would be a step in the right direction? Gathering up your pitchforks with me as we burn this title at the stake. If you want change, supporting another cheap Attack on Titan substitute is not the answer. Nipping the bud of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress's popularity isn't something you passively acknowledge while twiddling your thumbs, it's a matter of civil duty at this point.
If we want better, we must first discard inferior goods. Ladies and gentlemen, at the risk of sounding like a condescending prick, I write this intro, not for some personal agenda but for us as a community. If consumers show an invested interest in schlock entertainment, then guess what? Schlock entertainment is what they'll offer on a silver platter. The anime industry is a business, and like any other business, it provides a consumer need. We could always point the finger at the industry, holding them accountable for the type of shows we get, but that's just pointing out the symptom and not addressing the actual problem. and yet, despite this progressive attitude, every season without fail, we support and exalt titles that stand as the antithesis of all the requirements we beckon for. We lobby for anime's continuous growth because we care about the medium. It's a format that isn't afraid of stepping on a few toes (also, it helps that Japan is batshit insane). Anime isn't afraid of addressing social taboos, norĭoes it shy away from concepts that most other mediums won't dare touch. We push for more because we've seen the medium deliver time and time again. In a way, we're spoiled, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Something to not only entertain but also to satisfy on some intellectual level. Constantly asking for something innovative. Because of this, we're always on the lookout for the next best thing. That should go without saying, given just how much anime tend to diverge from most mainstream trends. If you've spent enough time familiarizing yourself with the anime community, you'll come to realize that we're a demanding bunch.
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