The Inferiority Complex of the Ruthless Enemy Shinya Momoiwa... His Past is Revealed, Completely Changing How He's Perceived - "Can't Bring Myself to Hate Him" - Anime "Tougen Anki" Episode 22

Episode 22 of the anime "Tougen Anki" has been airing sequentially since December 12th. The past of the villainous enemy Shinya Momoiwa (CV: Chiharu Sawashiro), who uses even his comrades for his own gain, was revealed, changing how he's perceived, and voices of sympathy flooded the internet.

Shinya, the captain of the Momotaro Agency's 21st Unit, has a strong ambition for advancement and has committed numerous evil deeds, willing to use even allies for his purposes.

However, in Episode 22 "Futile Battle," it's revealed that Shinya originally had low combat abilities and no overwhelming talent, causing him to be looked down upon by those around him and to harbor feelings of inferiority. Even after making blood-soaked efforts, he felt the limits of his abilities, and Shinya resolved to climb to the top even if it meant dirtying his own hands. He manipulated people by obtaining their weaknesses and personal information, finally climbing to the position of captain that he had been told "you can't do it with your abilities." And Shinya was trying to advance even further, saying "I'll make all those bastards realize their eyes were blind! For that, I need to go even higher!"

With Shinya's background explored in depth, reactions flooded the internet such as "Normally I'd think I hate him, but somehow I can't bring myself to hate him," "I thought his ambition and hunger to climb to the top despite having no talent was amazing. It certainly wasn't beautiful though," and "He's really a nasty guy, but depending on how you look at it, he's an amazing person who can make endless efforts for his own goals."