Thread:Dolphin Knight/@comment-26841482-20160222075353/@comment-25787298-20160404231319

I can definitely agree with some of that, but my understanding is that Ishida has this story plotted out with heavy forethought. I do agree that some introduced characters are not implemented well, but I find that it helps give the story some real feeling. Yes, more characters are harder to develop, but some characters can be there just to be there, as opposed to being a nameless extra.

Now, you are right about the tragedy aspect. Just because the series is a tragedy doesn't mean everything has to be tragic. That gives the series a more dismal feel, and numbs the reader to the tragedy that is supposed to captivate them.

Some of the aspects of this series that you've made note of, I feel, could be accredited to Ishida's editor instead of himself.

I feel like Ishida knows what he is doing, and has heavily plotted this series. One of the notable reasons I say this is that he introduced major plot points and just left them be before. He's letting the story develop itself instead of forcing what is or isn't relevant. V was mentioned in the 120's of part 1, and wasn't even mentioned again until 4-5 chapters ago. He's more about the future of the series than the present of the series, as the present was planned in the past.

Again, I don't think that Ishida threw the story around. I feel like it was meant to be this way with a few minor changes in dialogue here and there. I feel like any damage done to the manga could be pinned on the magazine or the editor before it could be pinned on Ishida.

I still think that guy will end up mattering in one way or another. He will be of little relevance, but relevance nonetheless. I'd prefer 60 characters with miniscule roles as opposed to 6 with major ones. Its a more realistic world that way, even if its harder to follow.

You should express yourself more often then. You'll train yourself out of that psuedo-ADD you got going on. I appreciate you taking your time to explain in entirety. Your unedited opinion on this series is something I've been digging for since I realized your perspective change.

Also, I've gotten used to you. Be as crude and abrasive as your comfortable with, and if anyone has a problem, I'll step up and clarify (even though you can do so yourself) because you don't mean to be insulting; you mean to be honest. Probably one of my more favored traits of yours.

Express yourself more often. I don't like being the only long-winded guy around here.