>"The problem with Jiren is that for 99% of his screen time, he's not a character. He's a wall, a block, a gate. He's only there to block progress and because he was told to, nothing else. You can't make a wall engaging."
These are the musings of a "man" I happened upon during my travels. Clearly, the "argument" here is towards the detriment of one's enjoyment of Jiren, "asserting" that there is nothing to be learned from or enthused of. I found it particularly enlightening towards the study of the kind of person who looks upon the Great Work that is Jiren and feels nothing, instead making obfuscating excuses for why the majesty is lost to them. What would a Hun do if he looked upon the gilded gates of God, if not simply spit upon them and leave?
To touch upon the statement, is there denial that Jiren poses as an obstacle in the paths of our heroes? Of course not. It is irrefutable that Jiren is yet another hurdle for Goku and his allies to overcome. But that is precisely why Jiren is so endearing, he IS a wall, personified. Because of the idiotic whims of our lead character (who I�ll abstain from referring to as �hero� for reasons that I will make evident later), he is forced into a colosseum against his will. WHY would his personal motives and goals be significant to his enemies? He is there to be fought and beaten, then possibly forgotten. But the reverse is thereby true, Jiren has no need to worry about his opponent�s hopes and dreams. But therein is the fundamental principle that makes or breaks one�s opinion of The Grey...
Jiren does not care.
He does not care how many dragons you have slain in your quests.
He does not care how many loved ones you have risen from the ashes from.
He does not care how much time you have spent honing your own ability.
His power exists, whether you understand it or not. He has been placed in your path, whether you like it or not.