Is there a Stockholm Syndrome going on in sci-fi/fantasy circles?
Maybe.
I can't really speak on anyone else's behalf, but as for me, I'm mostly enjoying Ryusoulger just because I'm in the right mood/state of mind for it.
I realize shows like this don't really appeal to a lot of people, and it doesn't exactly deserve the title of best or even good at times. But I wouldn't call it objectively bad either, at least not quite yet.
The trade off is that I cannot recommend shows like Ryusoulger to everyone, only to people in the right mood for it like I am. I will GLADY celebrate shows with depth and better storytelling/characters/etc., I'll even recommend those kind of shows to others. But I'm not going to abandon a lesser show just because it has a lack of depth, and I'm definitely not going to discourage people from talking about it with comments like "Move along people, nothing to see here."
So fine, if the newest topic isn't going to be up to date, I just won't post here.
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2. Asuna wants to try many foods... if that's all there is to her, then Toei really does have no idea how to write a good female character.
I post episode discussion threads every week, doing my best to keep up with the newest episodes but also giving fansub groups time to release their work. Sometimes I end up posting discussions a little later than I like, but if there is any further delay, it's because I'm busy with family, job, or other matters in my life. If somehow that's not fast enough, or if kindly asking people to be considerate about future episodes is going too far, would you like to make the episode discussion topics instead? I'm willing to hand over the reins if someone really wants to be in charge.
Also, what's wrong with Asuna wanting to try foods?
I know it's not much, but at least they didn't make her someone who only cares about getting a boyfriend, being married someday, or any other kind of female stereotype.