Let's talk about Ban from Seven Deadly Sins. He's the Undead Bandit, right? Super cool powers and all.
But here's a thought: Does Ban *really* die in the series?
The Undead Conundrum
Okay, he's immortal-ish. We know this.
He got that whole immortality thing from drinking from the Fountain of Youth. Sounds like a party!
So, physically dying? Seems kinda tough for him. Like trying to kill a cockroach with a feather duster.
A Matter of Perspective
But what if we're looking at it all wrong? What if death isn't just about the body?
Hear me out. What if Ban dies...emotionally?
It's a wild theory, I know. Get ready for my unpopular opinion.
The Death of the Bandit
Think about Ban's journey. He starts as this roguish, kinda selfish bandit.
He just wants to steal stuff and cause trouble. Classic Ban.
Then he meets Elaine. Cue the romantic music!
She changes him, right? He finds something to care about, something bigger than himself.
Losing Elaine? That's gotta hurt worse than any sword wound. Imagine losing the one person who sees your potential.
The Loss of Self
So, maybe the Ban we see after Elaine's initial death isn't the same Ban we met at the start.
Maybe that carefree, devil-may-care bandit *did* die.
Maybe a new Ban, one burdened with grief and a thirst for revival, took his place. The old Ban is gone.
A Bittersweet Revival
Of course, Elaine comes back. Yay!
But even then, things are different. Ban has changed. He's grown.
He's still got that swagger, but underneath, there's a depth, a vulnerability that wasn't there before.
My Unpopular Opinion
So, does Ban die? Physically? Probably not.
But emotionally, spiritually? I think a part of him does.
And maybe, just maybe, that's okay. Maybe that's what makes him such a compelling character.
He evolves. He becomes something more than just an immortal thief. He becomes someone worthy of love, of friendship, of redemption.
So, next time you're watching Seven Deadly Sins, think about it.
Is Ban truly the same guy throughout the entire series?
Or did a part of him have to die so that a better version could be born?
Think about it. Let me know if you agree!
Maybe the real immortality isn't about living forever. Maybe it's about the impact we have on others. And Ban, even with his emotional "death," definitely leaves his mark.
Unpopular opinion over. You can throw tomatoes now.