First of all this series has got to STOP FUCKING WITH MY HEAD LIKE THIS. AAAAAH
Second I'm low-key disappointed that the last ep cliffhanger was a fakeout but I hold out hope that it's X messing with "Nice" or something (anything, except "it was all a dream") because if it was a real fakeout that's so lame and why would anyone do that??
Pinning my narrative hopes on this guy rn fr.
But reasons (or lack thereof) for cliffhanger aside, Moon was a lovely character this episode and it was quite a treat to watch. I think at least half of us suspected that she was a contract girlfriend but letting her real personality be so contradictory was so lovely, and just emphasizes the tamping down of individuality in this world. It was also a treat to watch Lin's image of her being shattered but him liking the new one anyway.
Moon's backstory and how she came about her powers was also very intriguing, but the commentary has now evolved directly to hit the fans of idol/fandom culture. Moon is literally tied to Nice by her powers themselves because of their belief in the perfect couple, and the AO3 girlies must relate to Ms J now, who tried all the classic #AO3 moves - close proximity, forced marriage, and if you squint, there was only one bed. There was even a love triangle! We really have to wonder about the role we play as rabid fanbases and how we affect real people living their lives. Overall, her character had a good resolution. Bit of a Megamind way to go, but it was particularly neat that Nice asked everyone to wish for her freedom.
But back to the love triangle, this was heartbreaking because what do you mean his rival was his best friend, they work for the same company, he was forced to be a nemesis to prop up Nice, and he wasn't even told that his best friend supposedly killed himself???
The implications of heroes and villains going up against each other in a fake fight to milk the masses is... a lot, and the real world commentary is damning. I really wish this will be expanded on in future episodes because holy shit.
Other thoughts, music is still great and I love how they use hero powers to transition animation styles. NOW WHERE IS X AND EVERYONE ELSE??
Oh that's right. BEING WEIRDLY FISHY AND FORESHADOWY IN THE END CREDITS
