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Originally Posted by hoarfrost
TJR is also correct, though a bit harsher than I would put it myself. It seems to me that Anime/Light Novel writers have discarded their knowledge of literary techniques and conventions in favour of throwing together otaku culture tropes and archetypes. You might even say that they do this because the otaku market is insular and demanding, but it happens nonetheless. Cultural elitism aside, writers would be panned for such shoddy work in other markets.
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This series was written for teens. It's not supposed to be some amazing literary work. Stories need to appeal to their audience and Hidan no Aria does. If you want a heavier, more complex light novel I'm sure someone can direct you to one.