Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-108.44.85.110-20130806063343/@comment-50.142.186.186-20140815034152

I personally disagree, Puff. Admittedly, I started out with Record of Lodoss War as far as animes go and my friends were RPG enthusiasts, though I never actually sat a campaign. I respect the tenacity and creativity that comes with original role-playing story and character creation. However, I do not feel that asking other fans if they too may have seen resemblances and allusions to other stories, especially if they're so blatant. The only reason why I even asked the original question was because, to me at least, the resemblance between McGonagall and Glynda was uncanny and unmistakable, and I simply wished to know if others had reached the same conclusion. Hence, the question.

I do not feel that satiating curiosity is moot nor do I feel as though it should be discouraged. Anime, especially this type of anime storytelling and showcasing, tend to heavily and liberaly 'borrow' from other shows, books, stories, etc. in order to create their own characters and themes. For example, the fairy tale connection to the four main characters as well as the Oz references for Glynda and Ozpin. Simply surmising that their might be an obvious yet unstated reference to other themes and characters from other stories, books, or shows doesn't seem to be wasted breath. In fact, in this case especially, it seems prudent in order to have a deeper understanding for the characters themselves. Is this not the purpose for forums and discussion?