Finally, an argument for Orihime's actions that I actually liked. Just based on personal preference, I don't like Orihime but I understand her character. Which is why my own bias wasn't the main force in why I didn't... approve of what she had done. I sincerely thought she was better than that - we've seen her determination in the very beginning of her powers (0 fighting experience!) when she saved Tatsuki, and to me, she didn't show that at all during the Lust chapters. She failed herself and then admitted that.
It baffles me, (yet doesn't surprise me) that some of Orihime's fans defend her to the death. Their excuses shame their favourite character. I agree with you, she is in a perfect spot for some serious character development here. Kubo's a good storyteller - he wouldn't just bring a nakama character down and then just leave them there o.O
People talk so much about Orihime, Ichigo and Ulqui in those scenes... it makes me feel bad for Ishida. Guy got blasted, stabbed, violently un-stabbed (er- Ulqui's pulling out of the sword) but still managed to protect Orihime and save Ichi's humanity. Makes me want Renji to do something super awesome too.
Oh yeah - kudos to you! This was an amazing piece of work. You arranged everything beautifully. Really great points here.
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Date: 2010-01-10 04:46 am (UTC)It baffles me, (yet doesn't surprise me) that some of Orihime's fans defend her to the death. Their excuses shame their favourite character. I agree with you, she is in a perfect spot for some serious character development here. Kubo's a good storyteller - he wouldn't just bring a nakama character down and then just leave them there o.O
People talk so much about Orihime, Ichigo and Ulqui in those scenes... it makes me feel bad for Ishida. Guy got blasted, stabbed, violently un-stabbed (er- Ulqui's pulling out of the sword) but still managed to protect Orihime and save Ichi's humanity. Makes me want Renji to do something super awesome too.
Oh yeah - kudos to you! This was an amazing piece of work. You arranged everything beautifully. Really great points here.