Do Stakes Matter? Debating Shin's Plot Armor and Nagumo's Fate
Recent discussions on the r/SakamotoDays subreddit highlight a growing debate over how the series handles injuries, survival, and long-term stakes. While some readers criticize recurring plot armor for characters like Shin and complain about fake-out deaths, the uncertain fate of Nagumo has made others reconsider whether they actually want permanent casualties.
The series relies too much on plot armor
Even fans of Shin point out that he seems to have never-ending plot armor in every single arc.
Fake-out deaths are welcome when favorites are at risk
When a popular character like Nagumo is placed in a Schrodinger's Box situation where he might actually be dead, fans realize they dislike the outcome of real stakes.
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