>>2551129That makes so much sense, and I have to agree. It seems like they mixed something up with Ryuko, Satsuki, and maybe Nui.
Ryuko was strong at the start due to what seemed like a strong will, but she has nothing on Satsuki. Then Ryuko gets Senketsu, and you realize Satsuki's not using anything but her sword and her skill. Then it turns out Ryuko is fucking blended with waifu fibers, and Satsuki pretty much matches her power despite being a normal human.
Ryuko just becomes less and less relatable, and thus less admirable to me, as the series develops. I much prefer Ryuko's design and tomboyish personality, but in terms of plot, we can all relate to Satsuki because she's a normal human who worked hard to develop her skills - skills that can overcome an alien enemy with every advantage.
Shouldn't that have been Ryuko if she's supposed to be the main protagonist? I'd even argue that her waifu fibers do more harm than good. If the point is supposed to be that human+kamui (life fibers) working together is stronger than just one, Ryuko having strength by virtue of internal life fibers makes that relationship less necessary and meaningful.
tl;dr it should be "Despite all the enemy's power, Ryuko's strong will and bond with Senketsu overcame the odds."
Instead it's, "Despite all Ryuko's innate power and bond with Senketsu, it sure took a lot of goddamn effort to win."
...I totally did not mean to write that much.
