Edgerunners' plan involves 'sending knives' to popular characters, sending two popular characters at once.
Its popularity has increased instead of decreasing, which is unexpected.
However, as a manga fan on the official forum said:
"Although I am very dissatisfied with the death of the older brother and older sister-in-law, I know that in a place like Night City, good people don't live long. Precisely because of this, I understand that the death of the older brother and older sister-in-law is inevitable. Moreover, this plot made the older brother and older sister-in-law succeed, which allows me to see that even in such a dirty place as Night City, they still maintain a kind heart and take care of their companions and friends. I will always remember that in Night City there is an incredible older brother and older sister-in-law: Maine and Dolio! But in the end, I still want to curse Silverhand, the old rogue who orchestrated this plot. You really deserve to die!"
This comment received tens of thousands of 'likes' from countless "Edgerunners" manga fans on the original post, and even surpassed the number of 'likes' on the official comment for episode 23.
Yes, the death of Maine and Dolio made them shine.
So, although fans felt pain, sadness, and anger over the death of Maine and Dolio, they did not vent their anger on "Edgerunners".
They must admit that the plot of Maine and Dolio's death improved the plot of "Edgerunners".
It is said that manga fans and readers hate 'stabbings', but that means hating meaningless stabbings just for the sake of stabbing.
If a work can present a 'stabbing' plot, and also make the 'stabbed' characters shine, everyone can understand it.
Just like the famous manga "Iron-Blooded Orphans" from Ren Amamiya's previous life.
There was no need for stabbing, no foreshadowing or premonitions at the beginning.
Suddenly, a luxurious black car arrived, from which several men dressed in black sent by hostile forces descended and shot the leader with several shots.
The previous supporting characters were also 'stabbed' for no reason.
And, not to mention the climax, it was simply a plot to manufacture personnel.
This type of 'knife-sending' plan is completely unreasonable and incomprehensible.
That's why it was boycotted by manga fans and even became a joke.
But for "Edgerunners", the death of the older brother and sister-in-law in episode 23 was a foreshadowing.
Their deaths are significant, and they all show their most glorious scenes.
Then they died like moths to a flame, like lightning.
So everyone can truly understand it.
That the plot of the work itself can be understood does not mean that the author can be understood.
Anyway, "Edgerunners" manga fans criticize Ren Amamiya for his serious illness, although, as a manga, it is still a niche. It is
a huge success in the circle, and there are those who enjoy reading manga in forums that spread the news of "Edgerunners".
But, in general, it's just a carnival for a few.
But Japan... has a vast territory, and this world directly includes several surrounding areas.
Although for some reason, the local population is not as large as in the previous life, including several surrounding areas, there are still around 140 million people.
This small number of people is only a small proportion considering the 140 million inhabitants.
In Europe, where many countries are small, that represents half the population of a country.
So it's not just a small fire.
Not to mention...
Half a week later, in the United States,
Cole reluctantly read the latest episode of "Edgerunners" sent by the leader of the English translation team.
His mind was filled with Maine's crazy and tender expression, saying: "Now... run..."
For the first time, he felt that there existed a painting that would make him feel so heavy, as if he were seeing the work of a master artist before dying.
The slap Maine gave David seemed to move his soul.
It made him feel sad and helpless, like the disciples of the Son of God who witnessed Christ's suffering, and it inspired him to praise his greatness.
He was very sad, but he also felt that... if Maine died like that, it would be a kind of happiness.
So this time he didn't post a tweet to scold Ren Amamiya; instead, he quickly finished the English translation through sobs.
Soon after, the English version of episode 23 of "Edgerunners" was seen by American manga fans.
Ryu, a Black kid from a local gang in Xinxiang, has finished all the plots of episode 23 of "Edgerunners".
The reason he likes "Edgerunners" is very simple: the main theme of this manga is the "edgerunners" of these gangs.
Maine, Dolio, and others who call themselves "cyberpunks" in "Edgerunners", aren't they outside the law? It's the same as these gangs.
"Edgerunners", how cool is this word! It's much cooler than the names of gang members, Black guys, and gangsters!
And Ryu also likes the team's older brother, Maine, the most; after all, they are all Black.
Just like in Ren Amamiya's previous life's foreign works, there are yellow-skinned Japanese people.
As long as you are decent and don't do anything disgusting or betray your homeland, you will be loved by the people of Japan.
And the same applies to Maine. Maine is too decent in "Edgerunners".
Although he also possesses the "evil" common to "cyberpunks", he is truly very good to his companions and friends.
This is also the "brotherhood" that gangs pay the most attention to.
So Maine is, without a doubt, very much loved by many street gang members.
Some even consider him an idol, wishing to be as powerful as Maine and become a leader.
If prosthetic transformation technology is available now, I believe they will immediately volunteer to become guinea pigs!
The same goes for Ryu. Last time, he also used Twitter to launch a "cyber protest".
But unexpectedly, Maine died in this episode's plot.
"No!"
Ryu was afraid to accept it, and then he began to curse furiously: "Author, you son of a bitch, motherf****r, don't let me see you, otherwise, I must avenge Maine!"
At that moment, an old man from a white gang approached.
"Hey, Ryu, what are you looking at? Why do you look so angry?"
Ryu saw the person coming and immediately said, furiously: "Kenji, Maine from "Edgerunners" is dead! Shit! It makes me want to shoot that Japanese guy to death!"
"What? Maine is still dead? But it's a manga, don't take it so seriously..."
Scenes like this can be seen everywhere on the beautiful streets of the United States, and not just on the streets. "Edgerunners" still has many law-abiding manga fans with decent jobs, but they can better understand Maine's death.
Just like Michael, although sad, it's understandable.
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