Character Discussion Oda tries so hard to make the celestial dragons look evil. Its not good writing.
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That's not the point at all what OP is trying to say
Not one fan of OP on the planet thinks CD's aren't evil. We know they are evil, we know all the heinous shit they do and they deserve to be killed for it.
OP is arguing that Oda going out of his way to further and further beat a dead horse by using really dark dark subjects isn't needed at all. It feels like a cheap shock value on the cost of something hideous and disgusting.
This isn't the case of drawing vilains to be evil, this is the case of going overboard with it in distasteful manner
Not one fan of OP on the planet thinks CD's aren't evil. We know they are evil, we know all the heinous shit they do and they deserve to be killed for it.
OP is arguing that Oda going out of his way to further and further beat a dead horse by using really dark dark subjects isn't needed at all. It feels like a cheap shock value on the cost of something hideous and disgusting.
This isn't the case of drawing vilains to be evil, this is the case of going overboard with it in distasteful manner
One Piece is a manga about symbolism of freedom right? The series has many degrees of good and evil in it. The CD are just epitome.
And yeah there are people on this earth who have done insane shit, for no particular reason. Worse than the CD.
Look at people who kill for the sake of it on the spot. The CD do it for their entertainment or god complex. I think people who kill just out of simply hate is even worse than an epitome of scummy privilege.
And yeah there are people on this earth who have done insane shit, for no particular reason. Worse than the CD.
Look at people who kill for the sake of it on the spot. The CD do it for their entertainment or god complex. I think people who kill just out of simply hate is even worse than an epitome of scummy privilege.
Everyone has different preferences and standards, so this is not an objective matter, which is what the thread is projecting.
Too much of something, is a Universal opinion. If its not someone's cup of tea, that's fine, but this is far from overboard.
They are evil, and Oda chooses to portray them in that manner when they are the focus. There is nothing wrong with that. There are some Celestial Dragons, which are showcased as that little glimmer of light, but for the most part, the rest of them have become so corrupted with power over the years, that this is the only way they know how to act. To portray them any other way when they are on screen is a blatant contradiction, and detracts from the characterization established.
There is no middle ground here. They are either all in with evil, or all out. The minor exceptions are just that. Minor.
Oda cant depict these guys as being holier than though, high and mighty, we can do whatever we want attitudes, with the rest of the World being bugs beneath thier feet, and yet draw them doing normal everyday things. That just doesn't work.
Too much of something, is a Universal opinion. If its not someone's cup of tea, that's fine, but this is far from overboard.
They are evil, and Oda chooses to portray them in that manner when they are the focus. There is nothing wrong with that. There are some Celestial Dragons, which are showcased as that little glimmer of light, but for the most part, the rest of them have become so corrupted with power over the years, that this is the only way they know how to act. To portray them any other way when they are on screen is a blatant contradiction, and detracts from the characterization established.
There is no middle ground here. They are either all in with evil, or all out. The minor exceptions are just that. Minor.
Oda cant depict these guys as being holier than though, high and mighty, we can do whatever we want attitudes, with the rest of the World being bugs beneath thier feet, and yet draw them doing normal everyday things. That just doesn't work.
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Um you think we are Cartoon villains?
Well, the divine right of Kings clause comes into effect good sir.
The lower realms of humans are not even specimen to us. Killing them is inconsequential. They are ugly, smelly, dumb and deserve being hunted.
Please remember, do not compare lower barely sentient people with us Celestials, the rightful heirs of ruling this world.
