Why Escanor’s "Who Decided That?" Broke Anime and Outshined the Main Character
By David Miller
Why does Escanor command more raw enthusiasm than Meliodas, despite the latter possessing thousands of years of backstory and literal demonic lineage?
The answer lies in clarity of purpose.
Meliodas is trapped in a tragic, emotionally convoluted cycle of reincarnation and betrayal. His motivations require decades of lore explanations, secret curses, and shifting moral alignments.
Escanor operates on pure, transparent charisma:
- He knows he is a fragile human who was dealt a divine hand.
- He loves an unattainable woman without demanding that she reciprocate his feelings.
- When danger arrives, he does not hesitate, deliberate, or brood. He simply eliminates the problem and moves on.
His presence solved a common issue in lengthy battle series: the bloated villain monologue. Modern antagonists love giving lectures on why the world is cruel and why the protagonists cannot possibly win. Escanor cuts through that narrative noise. By asking "Who decided that?", he rejects the villain's authority entirely. He does not debate their philosophical framework; he denies their right to establish terms in the first place.
David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.
