The Past Masterpiece 'The Seven Deadly Sins' (Spoiler Alert)

Watching it again now compared to when I saw it in kindergarten gives me an indescribable feeling. Maybe I only saw fragments back then. I really enjoyed the feeling of each character from the Seven Deadly Sins appearing one by one. It felt like watching a classic shonen anime, where the protagonist faces a major obstacle each season and becomes stronger after overcoming it. If I had only watched the first season, I wouldn't have believed how much the power levels changed later on. The protagonists all got stronger, learned new skills, and regained their original powers. I once heard an analysis that this kind of progression is like a 'deus ex machina' in a play. Simply put, it's a storytelling device where a character becomes stronger to resolve a stalemate. Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with this narrative method itself, but it can become tiresome if overused. I've continued to love this series as a story-focused viewer (the plot is great, but I don't particularly like the forced power-ups just to win) and as a fan of Escanor. I don't think the battles were that spectacular (except for Escanor's). Escanor's death at the end was sad, but I think it fits the story perfectly. Revolutions inevitably have casualties, and it added a layer of depth to the plot. For those who disagree with this ending, you can check out 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse'. It contains follow-up stories for both Merlin and Escanor. If you're interested, you should take a look. I highly recommend 'The Seven Deadly Sins' as well. It has many contrasts and details in its plot setting, and the author put a lot of effort into this aspect. I think the author tied up all the loose ends, and it's a pretty good series.