>>46964841t. totally non XYfag.
>arguments>does not bring any of those discussed, nor does answer them>couldn’t make good rebuttalsYou first have to show where it has not been answered.
>more comedy focusedThe OS was also.
>character being regressedThis is your perception, at least try to explain it.
>the characters not doing anything of significanceSignificance who gives is who is watching.
But you must be one of those who think that a character is only good if he has a life goal.
What is quite the opposite, having a life goal is not what makes a character interesting.
>no clear directionThe direction is very clear if you pay attention. There were episodes of character development, one for each. Then a small arch on some island.
>long gaps of time where nothinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Episodes_by_eventsSee for yourself and compare.
>at random with little to no build upExplain specifically which moment you are mentioning, and how the previous series were different in that.
>plot points and character arcs are wrapped up unceremoniously and or half assedThat is your perception, at least explain what you mean by that.
>battles suckedThat is your perception, at least explain what you mean by that.