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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

It doesn't affect the narrative or story just because one show silhouettes or fade to black X character dies.

It does alter investment though. I don't need gritty dark shit all the time, I actually dislike it most of the time, but when I'm watching a show and I know a character I care about can get hurt...or can actually die...I'm watching the battle on the edge of my seat with a wet flannel as I'm sweating so bad. It's intense and thrilling and so enjoyable to watch.

That is a big reason why I've been watching an anime called Shingeki No Kyojin, the show isn't that great, but it's unrelenting in its action and you never know what will happen next. Just don't get attached to anyone.

When I'm watching a show where I know the worst that is gonna happen is he's gonna need a new shirt afterwards, I find it very hard to care. There was one point, where Aang got shot right through his chest, and for me the series peaked there because it was the first, and only time, when shit truly got real.

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Originally Posted by ComicGuy89

You need to be more specific. You mentioned:



All the deaths in JLU were implied or at least muted. When characters get hurt, they don't go further than the stock Western Animation bruise or cut.

In terms of consequences, adult themes and romance, it'll have to be debated individually, but having watched all episodes of both series, I really don't see where JLU "does something" that Avatar would be too afraid to do.

Off the top of my head - Batman Beyond. Terry becomes Batman to avenge his fathers murder, after Powers creates a chemical weapon which kills people and his Dad got to close. Not implied. Real. The death of his Dad and his Mother's battle to hold everything together was a central aspect to the series.

Until they started to mess around with how Terry was...but you get my point. It happened.