Slayers 30 Challenge Meme #2
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eastofthemoonDay 2- Least Favorite Character
I had to think REALLY hard on this question because while there are characters I don't care for as much, there are none I really hate...until I remembered the Dragon Elder from Slayers Try. Man, I can't stand this guy's logic.
I get that maybe the writers were trying to raise controversy by having the Elder seem to reason that the cost of some lives is worth it to save the world. Except, when you think about his actions they don't make sense. He basically killed off an entire race because he was paranoid of their power and using a Darkstar weapon, although someone could just as easily be paranoid and try to kill off the golden dragons for the same reason. With that said, before the Elder came on screen the other Golden Dragons such as Milgasia seemed WAY more reasonable.
Then, when it's revealed that Almace wants to get the Darkstar weapons to summon Darkstar, the Elder is more than happy to hand over the weapons (not even letting Lina and the gang have a say in the matter) as long as Almace promises to not summon him in their world. Here's a question, how did the Elder know Almace would keep his word? Later on, we can sort of tell Almace probably would have, but no one knew anything about him at the time. Seems like a big risk to take on just presuming this powerful being that you know nothing about will keep his word. Then of course, there's the bonus fact of how the Elder had no problem sacrificing another world to save their own. I'm certain Prince Phil would have had a few words with his fists if he was there.
With that said, how much do you want to bet that if this had happened, someone from that world that Almace had used instead would have found a way to get to the Golden Dragons to have their revenge. Thus, this only creates another threat to their world. I realize the chances of it happening are high, but this is Slayers. This did have a good chance of happening. Although, one wonders if the Elder would have survived after the Slayers gang was freed. Hello Lina's wrath! If he had taken and given away the Sword of Light there is NO WAY Lina or Gourry would have just let that go.
Then there's the fact that the Elder doesn't regret his actions at all. If he had shown some remorse at the end I probably would have felt more sympathetic, but to his dying breath he claims he did no wrong. This character was just not likeable at all.
Slayers 30 Day Challenge
1) Favorite Character
2) Least Favorite Character
3) Favorite Opening Song
4) Favorite Ending Song
5) Favorite Ship
6) Least Favorite Ship
7) Favorite Season
8) Favorite Character that only appeared in one episode (anime or OVA)
9) Favorite Spell
10) Favorite Episode
11) Favorite Scene
12) Favorite Joke/Gag
13) Which do you prefer? The novels, manga, or anime?
14) Favorite Battle
15) Favorite Villain
16) Least Favorite Villain
17) Would the universe explode if Naga and Amelia met on screen?
18) What do you wish would happen in the series?
19) What is your favorite magical creature? Dragons, trolls, beastmen, etc
20) If you could cast magic, which type would you pick? Shamanism, black magic, or white magic?
21) If you could afford it, is there a job you would pay Lina to do for you?
22) Favorite Lina outfit/disguise
23) Favorite Amelia outfit/disguise
24) Favorite Gourry outfit/disguise
25) Favorite Zelgadis outfit/disguise
26) Favorite Xellos outfit/disguise
27) Favorite Magical Item (Sword of Light, Soul Jar, Lina's talismans, etc)
28) Favorite Mazoku Design
29) If you lived in the Slayers world, where would you live?
30) Do you hope there will be another new season?
I had to think REALLY hard on this question because while there are characters I don't care for as much, there are none I really hate...until I remembered the Dragon Elder from Slayers Try. Man, I can't stand this guy's logic.
I get that maybe the writers were trying to raise controversy by having the Elder seem to reason that the cost of some lives is worth it to save the world. Except, when you think about his actions they don't make sense. He basically killed off an entire race because he was paranoid of their power and using a Darkstar weapon, although someone could just as easily be paranoid and try to kill off the golden dragons for the same reason. With that said, before the Elder came on screen the other Golden Dragons such as Milgasia seemed WAY more reasonable.
Then, when it's revealed that Almace wants to get the Darkstar weapons to summon Darkstar, the Elder is more than happy to hand over the weapons (not even letting Lina and the gang have a say in the matter) as long as Almace promises to not summon him in their world. Here's a question, how did the Elder know Almace would keep his word? Later on, we can sort of tell Almace probably would have, but no one knew anything about him at the time. Seems like a big risk to take on just presuming this powerful being that you know nothing about will keep his word. Then of course, there's the bonus fact of how the Elder had no problem sacrificing another world to save their own. I'm certain Prince Phil would have had a few words with his fists if he was there.
With that said, how much do you want to bet that if this had happened, someone from that world that Almace had used instead would have found a way to get to the Golden Dragons to have their revenge. Thus, this only creates another threat to their world. I realize the chances of it happening are high, but this is Slayers. This did have a good chance of happening. Although, one wonders if the Elder would have survived after the Slayers gang was freed. Hello Lina's wrath! If he had taken and given away the Sword of Light there is NO WAY Lina or Gourry would have just let that go.
Then there's the fact that the Elder doesn't regret his actions at all. If he had shown some remorse at the end I probably would have felt more sympathetic, but to his dying breath he claims he did no wrong. This character was just not likeable at all.
Slayers 30 Day Challenge
2) Least Favorite Character
3) Favorite Opening Song
4) Favorite Ending Song
5) Favorite Ship
6) Least Favorite Ship
7) Favorite Season
8) Favorite Character that only appeared in one episode (anime or OVA)
9) Favorite Spell
10) Favorite Episode
11) Favorite Scene
12) Favorite Joke/Gag
13) Which do you prefer? The novels, manga, or anime?
14) Favorite Battle
15) Favorite Villain
16) Least Favorite Villain
17) Would the universe explode if Naga and Amelia met on screen?
18) What do you wish would happen in the series?
19) What is your favorite magical creature? Dragons, trolls, beastmen, etc
20) If you could cast magic, which type would you pick? Shamanism, black magic, or white magic?
21) If you could afford it, is there a job you would pay Lina to do for you?
22) Favorite Lina outfit/disguise
23) Favorite Amelia outfit/disguise
24) Favorite Gourry outfit/disguise
25) Favorite Zelgadis outfit/disguise
26) Favorite Xellos outfit/disguise
27) Favorite Magical Item (Sword of Light, Soul Jar, Lina's talismans, etc)
28) Favorite Mazoku Design
29) If you lived in the Slayers world, where would you live?
30) Do you hope there will be another new season?
