While vulnerability in a protagonist can be compelling,Dekus constant self-doubt makes it difficult to root for him.
Additionally,Deku’s timid personality clashes with his role as the inheritor of One For All.
His emotional breakdowns and lack of decisive action in key moments make him feel unworthy of his abilities.
Adding to the frustration is his complete lack of physical or strategic ability.
He remains weak and ineffective throughout the series, making it difficult to become invested in his story.
The show attempts to frame her obsession with Shio as tragic, but there is no excusing her behavior.
The show attempts to frame her obsession with Shio as tragic, but there is no excusing her behavior.
This makes his journey feel hollow, as he rarely faces meaningful challenges.
The lack of character flaws makes Kirito unbearably dull.
Instead of growing as a character, he continuously makes terrible decisions that worsen his situation.
His immaturity and desperation make it hard to sympathize with him.
Though his trauma is very understandable, his lack of growth makes him an exhausting character.
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Instead of overcoming his struggles, he often succumbs to them, making the story feel stagnant.
Unlike other flawed protagonists, Makoto never faces true redemption or remorse for his inappropriate behavior.
