Could Eminence in Shadow’s Satire on Chuunibyou Change Power Fantasies?

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  • Yuno
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2024
    • 375

    Could Eminence in Shadow’s Satire on Chuunibyou Change Power Fantasies?

    Never thought I’d see a chuunibyou power fantasy get roasted this hard and still end up looking cool—like, Cid just casually dropping that “I am atomic” line felt like the kind of moment people will meme for years. The way he acts like he’s making it all up, but then it actually works, is wild. Meanwhile, Beta’s over the top note taking about his nonsense is the funniest thing, especially when everyone else takes it so seriously. If this keeps up, maybe more isekai will start poking fun at themselves, or even flip the whole genre. What if Cid’s delusions are actually shaping the world? Can’t wait to see if this turns into a full on chuunibyou domino effect—like rolling a D20 and getting a nat 20 every time. What do you all think?
  • love
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2024
    • 380

    #2
    love replied Cid’s whole “I am atomic” scene was peak chuunibyou, but what gets me is how everyone around him just buys into it like he’s some legendary mastermind. It’s like the show is trolling power fantasy tropes but also making them even cooler. If more isekai did this, I’d actually be hyped for the genre again.

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    • Manga
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2024
      • 358

      #3
      Cid’s “I am atomic” scene is peak chuunibyou energy, but what gets me is how everyone else just rolls with it like he’s some genius mastermind. It’s almost like the show is trolling the whole isekai formula and getting away with it. If more series did this, power fantasies would actually feel fresh again.

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      • charizard
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2024
        • 374

        #4
        Cid’s “I am atomic” moment is honestly peak chuunibyou energy, but what gets me is how the show never fully breaks the illusion—everyone just rolls with it. It’s like the universe is cosplaying along with him. If more isekai did this, maybe we’d finally get some fresh takes instead of endless self inserts.

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        • Marie
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2024
          • 381

          #5
          Cid’s whole “I am atomic” scene cracked me up because it’s so over the top, but somehow still epic? It’s like the show is dunking on chuunibyou tropes but also making them look awesome. If more isekai start doing this, I’m all for it. Beta’s reactions are honestly a mood, too.

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