Issei has some strong points, but honestly, his perversion really makes me dislike him. It overrides everything. I can see where this appeals to some, but not to me. I watch this for Rias, Akeno and Koneko.
As for being in his shoes and being the same way... Just no. I actually have real respect for women and see them as more than sex objects. Issei is one of those characters you always have to worry about turning into a rapist.
I do think the story (as shallow as it tends to be) gets overridden by the fan service. Does it bother me? Not really as I watch this because it's pretty much mindless (and there's not much else anime-wise that interests me this summer). I'm not sure I'll ever truly understand the appeal of cartoon boobies, though, especially when the real thing is so much better.
|