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ReikaTachyon wrote: Wilfred J. Pemberley wrote: And, while we're on this topic, the '1 movie per volume' format worked well in volumes 1-3 because it was a comedy. Nobody cares about character development or quality writing when the focal point is the jokes. But as soon as they flipped the switch and turned RWBY into a drama, they were doomed. Because without the comedy to distract from the one-dimensional characters and the repetitive plotlines, all eyes were on the technical aspects of M&K's writing. Wrong, wrong, wrong! RWBY was well written back in the beacon arc. It was only after they broadened their horizons and moved out into the world of Remnant that they forgot how to develop characters and started neglecting characters in favor of maidens, relics, and brother gods. "RWBY was well written in the beacon arc" Volume 1 would like a word with you.

RWBY's always had a problem with not developing characters. I'd argue Weiss and Jaunne were the only ones who got any meaningful development in the first 3 volumes and Ruby, Ren and Nora being the most one-note and least changed throughout all 3 volumes. Most of the side characters also didn't really do much except look cool in the occassional fights. Team CFVY being the most stand out examle of this.

I don't remember where I saw this, but apprently one of Monty's main ideas for RWBY was always constantly meeting new people, which would explain why we meet so many side characters who only stick around for a few episodes before disappearing for good (in both the Beacon and Mistrel arcs).