[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Exactly how fundamental are we talking here? Like, with all the information you've been given about Gauma in 11 episodes -- and not just the factoids told about a backstory, but all the things demonstrated from how he acts, the way he carries himself, *all* that -- is there at least some level on which you've been able to read into his character by now?

No? I swear I am not trying to be argumentative here, or obstinate, or unwilling to engage with the text of the show. I am also very much not claiming that the text is treating Gauma like some opaque cipher or anything. I also -- because I feel like people really like Gauma, and very much do not like it when I don't have strong feelings towards Gauma's backstory or motivations -- completely acknowledge that this is me not connecting with the material, not some obvious or glaring flaw in the show.

But no? I don't feel like I get him beyond the most surface aspects of his character, and the interactions he has with the cast. I just constantly slide off of his part of the story, to a degree where I can't read anything in particular into it, or find a metaphorical reading that speaks to me or my life experiences. He's a character in a story to me, and the story's fun, but I don't have any additional feelings about him beyond that.

I am very sorry if this is infuriating or a huge letdown!