[FairyKing]

Okay I know I've complained about Gaim before, but I think I finally pinned down exactly why I dislike it. It's because the characters are so locked into certain roles that they make decisions that don't actually make any sense, just because it's what their role requires. Kouta was always the tragic, self-sacrificing hero even when there was no need for that, so instead of a noble martyr he came off as an idiot with a death wish. Kaito was always the power-hungry rival, so instead of keeping his philosophy and motivation consistent, he just spouted some nonsense about strength and picked fights he had nothing to gain from. Micchy was always the traitor, so he betrayed people whenever the plot required him to, not when it actually made sense for him to do so (but at least for him, the story acknowledged that his betrayals ultimately were his undoing).

It was still an enjoyable enough story, I just feel like sometimes it was trying too hard.