Okay, let's be real. We all have opinions about anime. Some are popular, some... not so much.
I'm here to drop a potentially controversial one about Zen Wistalia from Snow White with the Red Hair.
He's... Kind of Boring?
Don't get me wrong. Zen is perfectly pleasant. He's handsome, kind, brave… the list goes on.
But after a while, doesn't all that perfection get a little… dull?
Like, is he ever going to mess up? Does he ever have a bad day?
Enter: The Perfect Prince Trope
He fits the "perfect prince" trope a little *too* well, if you ask me.
He's always composed, always doing the right thing, always ready to save the day.
Where's the messy humanity? The relatable flaws?
Shirayuki Deserves More
Now, Shirayuki is a fantastic character. Independent, resourceful, and strong-willed.
She deserves a partner who challenges her, someone with a little bit of an edge.
Someone who isn’t just a walking, talking, prince-shaped paragon of virtue.
Maybe I'm just craving some spice! A little drama! A character with *layers*.
Unpopular Opinion Incoming
And here it is: what if… *gasp*… Zen was a *little* less perfect?
Imagine him with a hidden insecurity, a past mistake, or even just a really, really bad habit.
Suddenly, way more interesting, right? A true *complex character*.
"But he's a prince! He has responsibilities!"
I hear you. But even princes are people. People with flaws. And those flaws make them interesting.
Other Suitors on the Scene
Let's be honest, the show has some other interesting candidates.
Consider Obi. Loyal, skilled, and has a fun chaotic energy.
Or even Raji. He had a whole character development arc.
Maybe Shirayuki should have gone in a slightly different direction.
It's Not Hate, Just… Disappointment
Look, I don’t *hate* Zen. I just think he could have been so much more.
He had the potential to be a truly compelling character. But he settled for "perfectly nice."
And in a world full of complex and fascinating characters, that just isn't enough for me.
So, Am I Alone?
Is anyone else out there secretly thinking Zen is a little vanilla?
Or am I destined to be forever banished to the land of unpopular anime opinions?
Let me know what you think! (But be nice, okay?)
