Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-14138255-20160214165601/@comment-27265101-20160217042245

WC-83 wrote: Deus Ex Machina's aren't always examples of bad writing. They often are, but if handled properly they aren't. Unfortunately this wasn't handled too well, but I can overlook what is in reality a very small grumble.

And unlike others, I have more patience for somewhat perfect, somewhat invinceable characters and/or bad shows in general (SAO is a horrible anime objectively, but I liked it nonetheless, as well as liked the main characters and their romance, who are literally just wish-fufillment).

I can deal with Ruby being a Mary Sue as long as she's interesting/tolerable. As long as everyone else is interesting. Dragonball Z is loved by a metric crapton of people and the main character is one of the most broken characters ever.

I suppose the spectacle is what's important and anime DOES rely on spectacle. Knights of Sidonia is one of my favorite animes, but if it weren't for the beautifal animation and cool universe, it would be shit. And I mean shiiiiit. Boring main character, drawn out harem antics, uggh. But I like it because of its spectacle making up for it.

Not saying they should replace writing with spectacle, but at least the writing is solid enough that it doesn't have to be carried by it.

An Eleventh Hour Superpower doesn't automatically mean Mary Sue guys...