Beast King Nostalgia

Nostalgia is a distorted lens in which we attempt to recall past events in an optimistic light despite the thoughts/feelings we may have felt at the time. Rewatching an anime after an extended period provides the viewer with the perception of experiencing a show as if it was their first time, providing useful insight into the human psyche. In this regard, we can compare the two experiences and determine the validity of one's nostalgia and whether or not it is warranted or a fabrication. Jyu Oh Sei: Planet of the Beast King attempts to produce shock and anguish by eliminating Thor and Rai’s parents within the first six minutes of episode one, and while no one envies the melancholic situation the boys now find themselves in, it is difficult …show more content…

Perceived as a strong, independent woman who does not rely on her genetic disposition of producing children (Tiz is scowling right now), Karim represents Thor’s “ideal” woman. Closer inspection, however, reveals the nugatory feelings the two share when Karim expresses her affection based solely on Thor’s beauty. Consequently, the writers decide to make this superficial relationship that was forged in one night the crux of the entire series. As it serves as the principle reason Thor loses his sensibility and lashes out against Zagi. If the entire purpose of Karim’s existence was to produce a visceral reaction from Thor, why not use Tiz instead? Third’s betrayal was quite evident from the outset, but eliminating Karim was far from mind-blowing, let alone unnecessary. Using an existing relationship, albeit a one-sided affection, would generate the same response from Thor and stimulate feelings of empathy on the part of the viewer. Of course, the one dimensional aspect of Tiz always yearning to procreate with Thor does wear of the viewer’s nerves, but at least they share a friendship that lasted five years rather than Karim’s one night underground. Speaking of superficial, the man who orchestrates the entire cascade of events bases his entire existence on seeing a planet that he has no connection with — other than being human — because of a three-dimensional image he