>>280188440
But… that’s not being punished or holding him accountable
That’s just him learning something he doesn’t want to think about
>>280188516
>I agree. Good thing Denji isn't written that way and it was never implied in the story.
I’d argue that he is.
Like, he’s confronted with the fact he let someone die, and he’s portrayed as a vulnerable child in response
The obvious takeaway here is that “he’s just a kid! He didn’t know better!” which I think is a lazy way to approach this character beat
>>280188516
>Ah so like Yoshida and Fumiko(Public Safety in general really) who haven't faced any consequence for fucking up Denji's life to begin with by constantly interfering and getting his loved ones killed so they can get to Pochita?
A: they’re not the protagonist. They’re side characters
B: the story isn’t trying to do the whole “actions have consequences!” theme with them