User blog comment:Gundam Legilis/Philosophy in RWBY/@comment-24333330-20150208233235/@comment-3146930-20150209002853

I still can't look at that cat creature without thinking "BURN IT WITH FIRE!"

As far as RWBY making a turn like that, I can see it happening, but not sinking as far into the dark as Madoka Magica did. Like they can show how becoming a Hunter isn't just all fun and games in a similar way to Madoka learning about magical girls.