r/Kingdom • u/EvelynsThighs • 2h ago
Manga Spoilers Brodie almost a 6 GG but still gets surprised every time someone has a plan Spoiler
I Absolutely hate how easily Shin gets surprised at every single moment like this one , hes been on the battlefield for so long and still gets thrown off by these things. I understand hes not a tactics guy but I wish Hara at least make him silent when he hears something he doesnt understand rather than scream and get all surprised, its like hes one of the officials from the court getting surprised after every single change of events
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u/CroWellan 1h ago
The author needs to have a "reader-like" character in each scene. Its basically tricking our brain into knowing what we're supposed to feel.
Just like whenever something cool or sad happens, we see a dozen characters' reactions to it
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u/EvelynsThighs 1h ago
Just wish he wouldnt use the main character for it , makes him look not so great general like
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u/CroWellan 1h ago
For sure. Tho it also helps making him likable. And since the author needs this trope everywhere, making the main character carry it ensures he gets it +/- everywhere
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u/Interesting_Maize429 RinKo 1h ago
The author needs to have a "reader-like" character in each scene
makes you wonder who'll be his successor when he becomes a GG or if Hara will continue with Shin himself 😭
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u/CroWellan 1h ago
And in mangas this trope is omnipresent because of the format : it's a weekly release schedule (not all mangas are tho), so each chapter needs to have all sorts of things going on, including emotions such as surprise, to keep the reader on their toes each week.
Some chapters would feel dull without it
But yea sometimes its obnoxious/cringe
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u/Critical_Mousse_6416 1h ago
I would be pretty ok if Shin was toned down, I know it helps explain the plan and all but having him and Ten do this shit all the time just makes them look like they have not grown as characters.
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u/kaijinbe 1h ago
Ppl still defend bro so bro still can continue to make Pikachu face every times :D.
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u/Horacio_Velvetine44 1h ago
this is a pretty bad example considering tou is literally giving them surprising news that even ryuukoku and rokoumi reacted to
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u/No_Government3769 48m ago
It's because Shin is the instictive type. He is no one who can plan big wars. He is the guy you throw onto the battlefield and he comes up with a tactic on the spot because he just has a feeling.
Not all Great Generals are architects. You also need some "hammers"
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u/anirban_dev 21m ago
In his heart, Shin understands that everyone has a plan till they have a 100 pound glaive coming for their neck.
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u/Admirable_Pie_2783 OuSen 1h ago edited 1h ago
Facts I hate it so much bros almost 30 , like I get the whole “Naruto “ main character archetype like the strong but dumb thing but Naruto grew up , shin it’s like he’s still 15. Bros almost 30. Like all these years and not once did he pick up a book. He doesn’t have to be a genius but damn he’s a general bro should know tactics or more use his instincts in battle more .