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A term coined after chapter 231 of "Chainsaw Man". It refers to an event in a story where the author throws away any form of buildup and tension, dismantles prior Checkov's guns or even disregard entire character arcs and plot points in service of "Themes". While in some cases this can make for amazing story moments, for the most part it is seen by modern audiences as a crutch, sometimes even stripping the prestige a story once had in the eyes of most readers.
"Although Megumi Fushiguro's entire arc was put on the sideline for the latter third of the Jujutsu Kaisan, atleast it make sense thematically. You know, Themes and such.
by HoratioHoratioHoratioHoratio March 24, 2026
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