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Mutta basically has two remarkable things about him. First, he genuinely likes people - genuinely, which is a rare thing - and wants everyone to get along. And B, he has an incredible attention to detail - which is both his greatest strength and at times his greatest liability.
So for me, the two charges leveled against him - inevitability and perfection - just don't hold up. Yes, we know he's going to be an astronaut - because he's the MC and that's the premise. Do we hold it against Gorou that's he's going to make the major leagues? Do we hold it against Inuyasha that he's eventually going to defeat Naraku?
And as to perfection, I think the evidence being used against Mutta is based on his one great strength, his attention to detail. It's not as if he's preternaturally strong or fast or attractive - he just has this one kernel of genius, which drives him crazy as often as it helps him.
Yes, Mutta is definitely lovable - one of the most likable characters in ages (and Hirata-san's performance is no small factor). But he's just an insecure, really bright guy and a bit of a geek, that really likes people and wants everyone to be happy.
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