>>55999102How is it removing accountability? Watch the video again. Not once does it actually do that. Everything that goes down in it from the old couple requesting the masks to the Ogerpon confrontation is a direct consequence of Pecharunt's actions and it never pretends otherwise.
>isn't substantial for the storyOf course it is, why do you think him showing up with zero explanation would be better? They give you a story and then you are presented with all three points of view (the villagers, the good guys, and the bad guys) that pertain to it. That's not unsubstantial, that's good storytelling and one of the reasons why Teal Mask makes for such a compelling storyline.
>no intentThey absolutely intended to steal the masks. Stealing is a crime.