>>58299694>Do the games keep the same protagonist?The game is a wish-fulfillment fantasy where players receive everything, even if it's unfair to NPCs. Kieran's arc highlights this unfairness, as he must submit to game rules instead of defying them. If you want the anime to mimic the game, you're admitting you want a self-inserted fanfic.
An anime differs from a game because you can't control the protagonist or story; you only watch. Thus, the protagonist must be compelling and relatable. Shudo made Ash distinct from Red and other game protagonists. In Anipoke, the world doesn't revolve around Ash; he isn't guaranteed to win, get everything, or succeed always. He can fail, be outshined by side characters, and must earn success through merit, like in the real world, making him more likable than game protagonists.
Imagine a Digimon Wonderswan game adaptation where Ryu defeats every villain alone, while the eight beloved Digidestined are sidelined and become damsels in distress for him to rescue.
