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Monthly Comic Alive 2016 Interview with Tappei Nagatsuki on Subaru's Characterization
Q: When depicting Subaru as a protagonist, could you tell us what point you are most conscious of? A: While Subaru is the protagonist of an isekai / other-world transfer story, he does not possess exceptional combat ability or an invincible cheat skill. The only power he possesses is the harrowing ability known as 'Return by Death'. Because of that, when confronted with hardship, I am constantly conscious of realistically depicting his human weakness and strength—struggling ungracefully in the mud, wrestling with agony, and yet still striving to step forward.
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