I personally like well written characters better, I barely give a fuck about a plot when the characters are shit tbh, I don't think much about it but it's also about the script that pulls me into the story. reply
well written character. people underestimate how a trashy unseasoned character can quite literally ruin even the best plots.
it is the characters who make the story, not the story that makes the character.
example: mushoku tensei. i heard the plot is nice but why would i even watch that show when i know the mc is trash? reply
If characters are poorly written, a great plot can feel soooo hollow, but if the plot is bad, even amazing characters can't save the story so id rather pick well written characters even tho i do think they go hand in hand. reply
Characters no questions. One big example of this is are the slice of life anime(s) like asobi asobase. A plot can be filled with nothing but mundane shit but as long as the characters are interesting and entertaining af, it will roll. 1 reply
I know you said we can't do both, but I do think technically good characters can help drive the plot more than vice-versa. Well-written and unique characters can often make any story enjoyable, even if the plot is simple. If the characters are too boring, basic, or lack any depth, I could probably care less if the plot was good or not. reply
I think plot is better honestly, when most people watch things, they don't usually look at the characters first but instead read the description and become interested in it. Having well written characters are good but in the end, youre mostly watching/reading something for the plot reply
well written characters. but we also can't undermine the significance of a good plot, i say that bc i'm reading a manga where the plot excels in every aspect the only flaw is the way the characters are written, the mc is esp pathetic imo. i really dislike him, regardless the only reason i'm reading it is cuz i wanna know how it all works and happen...... reply
Character cuz the characters make the story
I don't want to invest time into a story, no matter how good the plot is, if the characters are bad. Especially if the characters are boring like what's even the point reply