But to test whether an animation is a masterpiece, you have to remove these supernatural or sci-fi elements, and then look at the inner activities of the remaining characters. In this world we live in, can we still have fun?
This is one of the reasons why Hokage was considered a masterpiece before Shippuden began, and became a scumbag after that.
The psychological growth process of the main character washing machine in the parasitic beast can still bring a strong sense of identity to the audience even without the key element of "parasitic beast".
From a well-behaved child who has completely accepted social brainwashing, to a "cold boy" who has seen some ugly facts and disillusioned his three views, and finally experienced more and regained his confidence in human nature.
Many people have probably experienced this change.
That's what the so-called "everyone has in everyone's heart".
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