Writing Great Villains: Why They Shouldn't Be Sympathetic
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.

Rerun of the Touken Ranbu Guden stageplay from 2023.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
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