Board Thread:Series Discussion/@comment-71.200.48.223-20150223062605/@comment-24955325-20150312083716

The hate is really divided in the Aldnoah.Zero fandom, you either hate Slaine or you hate Inaho, there's also the exception where people hate all the characters. A lot of people dislike Slaine because he doesn't try to become a better person or learn from his mistakes, he gets screwed over by the characters and takes it. You're able to be an emotionally driven character as long as you're able to accomplish something and move forward, but if you're like Slaine who sits around crying about it; you accomplish nothing. Now, I've seen many fans who love Slaine because they find him relatable. He's incredibly flawed and you can read his actions like a book; he's the opposite of Inaho. I on the other hand agree that yes, it's nice to have a character you can relate with, but Slaine is a character who indirectly caused Asseylum's supposed death and shot Inaho. He contributed nothing to the finale of season 1. His hatred towards Inaho is understandable, but why are you going against your beloved princesss wishes to lock her up right after she wakes up? His actions still haven't changed even in season 2.

Slaine's actions aren't even justifiable enough anymore, he's a trainwreck of a character. His actions don't make any sense and he's gone down the path of destruction. If people enjoy these types of characters then that's great, I however, don't tend to be partial to characters who don't try to change themselves for the better.