Self-insert truly is a spectrum for me. I view the MC as a car i can get in and out whenever I please. So I can simultaneously see her as a separate character at times but self-insert at times.
I love so much the way the Goddess of Niava's claymore turns into an arrow for the bow of the God of Annihilation, and they draw it together 🏹
I can look at it Infinitely
judgement on the white expanse spoilers
i love love love how luke is BOTH the team's muscle/firepower AND the team's GO GO GADGET NERD. like tf you mean you WHIPPED UP A REMOTE CONTROLLED MECHANICAL DOG BASED ON LUNAR EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY??!?!?!!?