Keith My Next Life As A Villainess
Okay, let's talk Hamefura. Or, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! as some call it. We all love Catarina Claes, right? The adorable, dirt-loving, oblivious heroine?
But, hear me out. I have a confession to make. It's a controversial one. I might even get canceled for this.
The Keith Conundrum
I... I kinda like Keith Claes the best. I know, I know! Everyone's obsessed with Geordo and Alan. They’re princes!
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And Nicol? He’s the silent, mysterious type! Perfectly understandable. But there's something about Keith that gets me. Maybe it's the hair?
Or maybe it’s more than that. Let's dive in!
He's the Unproblematic Sweetheart
Think about it. Keith is basically the sunshine of Hamefura. He genuinely cares for Catarina. He's fiercely loyal, even when she's being completely, utterly clueless.
He puts up with so much! Catarina is running around planting seeds and scaling trees. Meanwhile, Keith is probably trying to keep her from falling off the castle walls.
Someone needs to appreciate his dedication!
He's Got Depth (Underneath All That Adoration)
Okay, yes, his initial obsession with Catarina might be a little intense. Childhood trauma will do that to a person!
But he grows! He learns to respect her boundaries. He supports her dreams (even the weird ones about farming). That's character development, people!
He isn't just blindly following her. He wants her to be happy. That's true love, even if it's brotherly!
He's Underrated, and That's Why We Love Him
While everyone else is fawning over the princes, Keith is quietly being amazing. He's the reliable friend. The confidante. The person who will always have your back.
He doesn't need a fancy title or a harem to be great. He just is great. Period.
Plus, let's be honest, a little bit of the "underdog" appeal never hurts. Everyone loves a good redemption arc, right? Keith's is subtle, but it's there.
My Unpopular Opinion (Deal With It!)
So, yes, I’m standing by it. I think Keith Claes is the best character in My Next Life as a Villainess.
He deserves more love! More appreciation! More screen time!
Someone get this boy a spin-off, stat! I'd watch it. Would you?
Don't @ me. Okay, you can @ me. But be nice. We're all just here because we love anime, right?
Ultimately, it's all about personal preference. But maybe, just maybe, I've convinced someone to see Keith in a new light. Or at least, to appreciate his quiet awesomeness a little bit more.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch all of Keith's scenes. For research purposes, of course.
