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Okay, I need to rant.
BIG TIME
This is getting annoying, seeing all this Hitomi hate. I mean, disliking her is okay, there isn’t anything wrong with that, but it’s THIS REASON that is annoying me.
Because she “stole” Kyousuke.
…really?
Okay, here’s where my rant begins. I re-watched the series again, and here’s what I have to say:
As said earlier, there’s so much hate of Hitomi in the Madoka fandom when she isn’t a terrible or evil person. When she gave Sayaka an ultimanium, it wasn’t decent, but it was a realistic reaction. Hitomi HERSELF said that Sayaka was a treasured friend of hers, and that is why she believes that Sayaka should have the chance before she does. It isn’t an ideal situation, but should Hitomi just brush off her feelings just because she’s friends with Sayaka?
There are so many posts saying that “Hitomi stole Kyousuke from Sayaka”.
Okay, hold on.
What is Kyousuke?! A piece of meat or something for the girls to fight over?!
I didn’t think so, he’s a living, breathing, and thinking human. Nobody can steal another person (even though I really don’t like him honestly). And secondly, as far as we know, Kyousuke had never expressed any romantic feelings for Sayaka nor did she tell him or hers. Hitomi had no idea of what was going on with Sayaka, and I think, if she had the slightest clue of what would’ve happened, Hitomi would’ve backed off in a flash.
The whole theme of the show is to show you that there are no winners in Madoka Magica. Happiness comes with an equal cost of pain and despair. Each wish the girls make is proof, as does Hitomi’s confession. It may have been selfish, but that’s just how life flows.
Kyoko is a popular character within the fandom - the girl who suggested that Sayaka BREAKS KYOUSUKE’S LEGS so he can keep clinging on to her -, who lives solely to please herself. She let’s familiars kill innocent people for the sheer fact that she wanted Grief Seeds, do you see anyone calling her a bitch or anything? Or Homura, who travels time over and over again to save Madoka but let’s Magical Girl’s die over and over again to save only her. Isn’t that selfish as well? Mami and Sayaka are proof that living for others can hurt you much more than help others. Everyone needs a reward in life, even if it’s “selfish”
Hitomi could have dated Kyousuke behind her back, or pit Kyousuke against Sayaka. But she didn’t, she told Sayaka because she cared about her too. She genuinely thinks that their friendship could have withstood and tolerated a love triangle and she had no idea about the consequences - like pretty much anyone in her situation. Yes, she made a mistake, but people define it as her character. But it’s just a show, so, that’s all I have to say.
Now, guys, tell me, what are your thoughts on this?
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Hitomi isn't a good friend. Good friends don't give ultimatums about people they know are important to their so called "best friends"; they don't blurt out homophobic comments and run dramatically away; they aren't self-centered to the extent that they don't ask their friends why they are looking down or if they need any help anywhere. She turned Sayaka's feelings into a competition, and not a fair one at that. She wasn't clueless enough to not see Sayaka's feelings, how come she was clueless enough to not see that Sayaka felt inferior to her and that she was going through really really tough times and maybe try to help her before "competing" for Kyousuke's heart?
Haven't you asked yourself why Kyubey never approached Hitomi to seal a contract with her? This isn't your regular "mahou shoujo" series where the Magical Girls are chosen not by someone but by fate because that's how it was meant to be. In this one the Incubator seals contracts with girls he deems fit to turn into witches, which means they need to have a degree of selfishness that doesn't take their selflessness over, this is in order for them to fall into despair due to their selflessness.
And the truth is that Hitomi is way too selfish for her to even qualify as a Puella Magi, let alone to qualify as a good friend. She seems to be the type of girl that is accustomed to be waited on hand and foot and being molded to be the "perfect little wife". It would stand to reason that she would be used to getting what she wants and to looking for people, things and hobbies that will fit into the archetype she's being molded into. Kyousuke fits into that: he's talented, on the road to be famous, and contrary to what people think music still pays, much more so if you are a young prodigy.
If Hitomi was really so caring why did she never visit Kyousuke at the hospital? She knew Sayaka went there for that reason, so why she never companied her?
There's just too many little things that make Hitomi a really bad person, conscious or not. I don't understand the "hate" per se, seeing as they are fictional characters, but there's no way to defend Hitomi: she's just mean.
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I can say that I 'somewhat' agree with you on the part when you said "What is Kyousuke?! A piece of meat or something for the girls to fight over?!" But I can also disagree in some ways. (I'm not here to start an argument, I'm only here to state how I feel about the matter.)
Hitomi didn't know about the sacrifices that Sayaka has made for Kyousuke. That's right, but maybe that's just one of the reasons why Madoka Magica fans dislike her.
The viewers knew everything that was going on. They were angry that Hitomi didn't know.
It's not Hitomi's fault, but if she really did care, she would know that something was wrong when Sayaka didn't come to school, when Sayaka and Madoka were feeling down. She didn't ask them anything about what was going on. Did she?
When she 'so called gave Sayaka a chance' I interpreted that Hitomi thinks that Sayaka didn't have a chance. That Hitomi knew right on that she'd win Kyousuke's heart.
But, I guess, people had different views on her than me.
Also, why did Hitomi only care for Kyousuke when he came back to school? That is questionable.
She didn't care for him as much as Sayaka did in the hospital. Sayaka basically gave up her life for Kyousuke to be happy, when Hitomi didn't do anything.
There we have it. Another reason why so many viewers dislike Hitomi.
I'm not saying Hitomi is a bad person, I'm just saying that I wouldn't want her as a friend.
-because in my opinion, she isn't a very good one.
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Yeah, she's a bad friend. I dont understand how she got Kyosuke to love her while ignoring how much Sayaka cared for him.
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Hitomi a bitch.
"Oh, you're a longtime friend of the guy and took care of him when he was at the worst point of his life (so far), and have feelings for him as well? Well fuck you, I know you value our friendship more than I do so I'm going to be fake then take him away from you even though I've never had the guts to even talk to him or visit him in the hospital before."
Hitomi a bitch.
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Exactly my thoughts. Hitomi hate is unnecessary. And besides... they are just fictional character. Aw c'mon, no need to rage that much.
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I disagree, if Hitomi is half as sensible as you describe her to be, she would have known how much Kyousuke means to Sayaka, and being the good friend you describe her to be, she would have backed off rather than still going after him.
She has no clue about anything? Oh then how come she knows about Sayaka's feelings towards Kyousuke?
Does she really care for him? If she did then why is it that she never once visited him when he was in the hospital? Why is it that she only started showing her affection for him when he is OUT of the hospital and fully recovered?
Saying 'that's how life flows' doesn't justify Hitomi's action, if saying 'this is life' can justify this, it can justify anything anyone does, because ya'know, 'that's how life flows'.
Kyoko and Homura has a story behind the reason why they became this way, and what about Hitomi? She's a rich young lady who didn't seem to have went through any hardship in her entire life.
Hitomi told Sayaka not because she cared for her, but because it's a competition between girls to fight for that one person, and Hitomi was trying to prove to Sayaka that she's better than her. Why couldn't she just have a peaceful talk with Sayaka about it, rather than making it a battle between the two, a competition?
If she was the sensitive and good friend you think she is, why doesn't she know that Sayaka has low self esteem and would feel inferior to her at such situation? Why did she force Sayaka onto the edge of the cliff?
Truth is, she wanted to win. To prove to Sayaka that she's better than her and even though Sayaka did so much for Kyousuke, in the end it meant nothing when she's in the picture.
The main reason why she was not one of the magical girls candidate, was the fact that she will never let herself end up in the position of becoming a witch, she will not fight the witches for the safety of others, while sacrificing herself, because she probably doesn't even care.
While Kyoko and Homura, the two of them will still fall eventually no matter how selfish they appear to be, they still struggle, they still care about people other than themselves.
Hitomi is not pure malicious, but she's definitely a bad friend.
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Any proof? SO then why Hitomi became their friend anyways. If she really is that self-centered, she woupd just hang out with rich people like herself.
I am rather neutral towards her, however if what you say is true, then I dislike her, BUT I wouldnt state anything HEARTLESS against her like many haters do!
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She probably became friends with Sayaka and Madoka because they're really nice people?
Not everyone becomes friends with one another because they want to be a friend, but because they want to get close to people they can take advantage of, and to Hitomi, Sayaka and Madoka are probably just there to keep her company. Correct me if I'm wrong, but they don't seem to have much interaction outside of the school.
After thinking further into it, I think what made her unlikable for me is that it feels almost as though she wants to make sure that Kyousuke wouldn't end up disabled for life before going into the relationship, which is the the only explanation I can give for her to inform Sayaka of her affection towards Kyousuke that late.
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After further explanations from people, I now dislike Hitomi. I found her to be a homophobic, self-cntered kind of person before Kyosuke was introduced later in the series.
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I agree with almost everything you wrote (this is why I sympathize so much with Sayaka and Mami too), but I think you should have commented that Kyouko suffered a transformation thanks to Sayaka. Kyouko loved her family and fought the witches trying to save her family, and the result was a childhood tragedy. No selfish person would do that. This shocked her a lot and left her to live by herself, what could lead people to think she's mean and selfish when she's not... I'm not saying it's ok to say to break his legs and steal stuff and everything, just that Kyouko deep inside isn't selfish at all, she was just trying to live without suffering because of her dear people, and Sayaka changed that. I don't hate Hitomi either, I just wished it had been different. haha.
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True, however, the little moral in Madoka Magica, is that you can't really escape your own selfishness at times. And Kyoko did suffer a transformation thanks to her.
Yeah, I wish it was different, she and Kyousuke were innocent amongst the chaos.
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Weren't they... sigh.
I think Hitomi could really be with someone else, ugh, Kyousuke calling for Sayaka at ep.12 broke my heart orz
It's not like they really had anything special before then (nothing that the anime showed us at least)
Yup, I understand at times we can't escape our own selfishness. at - times. Homura is so yucky, really, I'll never come to like someone like her orz
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Yeah, that did make me sad, but, like I said, I don't know why, but I strongly dislike him, but I can't exactly say I hate him. But they were childhood friends, which is pretty special.
Yeah, I can understand your opinion, I like her because to me, she might've not wanted to do all of those cruel things
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I see, I see. Hmm. I think so too. That is very cute.
Exactly, you took the words out of my mouth!
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Yeah
Homura, she did want to save at least Madoka, because she can't save
everyone. But I believe that if she could, she would save everyone.
But pretty much Mami and Kyoko are alive again, and Sayaka is at peace, Madoka, yes, she no longer exists, but she got her wish, so it's ALL GOOD (sort of), and maybe Homura will be less selfish and arrogant as time goes on
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I...agree...And that was a well-written agrument. I'd like to see someone go against that.
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Well, I might've been wrong in some places, but I was too busy raging.
Besides, Hitomi really was a plot device, but if Magical Girls were real and stuff, I'd wanna give her a hug
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