Re: Ek Villain Ne Demek
Christopher
Those entering their "villain era" have decided to stop being nice and start getting theirs. Most people's villain eras are marked simply by them being more assertive and less of a pushover (not really that villainous). However, some people's villain eras are a bit more intense, and involve lying, stealing, and taking revenge on those who have wronged them.
The concept of villain eras and villain mode began permeating social media and the public consciousness in 2022. The origin of this turn toward "villainy" may be a scene from the show Euphoria, in which character Cassie Howard proclaims, "Well, if that makes me a villain, then so be it. I can play the villain," while ruining her sister Lexi's play. Or, the concept of a villain era may have arisen from the many "villainy-endorsing" songs released in 2022, including Witchz "Villain Mode" and Taylor Swift's "Vigilante Sh*t."
Whatever its origins, the term villain era seems to be most popular among women who have decided to stop caring about pleasing others. Men may also say they're entering their villain era, but are more likely to use the phrase in instances in which they're just being a douche.
Before the Quirk phenomenon occurred, Villains only existed in fiction, such as Captain Hero Comics' Demon Lord.[1] When Quirks seemingly made reality resemble these superpower-filled comics, the public took a second look at the concept of Villains, especially when some people began using their new gifts to benefit themselves instead of helping others. Some, like Yoichi Shigaraki, thought comics' idealist concepts could do good, including using the term "Villain" on real offenders. Meanwhile, others like All For One scoffed at the notion of Villains, saying the real-world wasn't so simple.[2] Early on, who counted as a "Hero" and "Villain" had yet to be defined, blurring the line between the two. The most gray area of debate was where Vigilantes fit on the spectrum.[3]
At first, the countries of Earth were unprepared for this new type of criminal and were overrun. Even organised crime collapsed, with traditional organizations like the Yakuza nearly going extinct.[4] During this chaotic era, several notorious Villains arose, who would be remembered for decades, including: All For One, Oji Harima the Peerless Thief, and Destro.[5] One major source of Villains in this era was the conflict between Quirk users, known back then as Metahumans, and anti-Quirk factions, such as the Meta Liberation Army[6] and the Creature Rejection Clan.[7] Meanwhile, other Villains, like All For One, would profiteer from both sides.[8] As the births of Quirk-users increased, acceptance rose with it, eventually making the conflict lose its prominence.
With the efforts of Vigilantes, the world finally stabilized and hero society emerged from the ashes. An official definition was created for Villains, which, though to a lesser degree, included Vigilantes. The Pro Hero profession was created to combat Villains and the rate of crime became low in the modern day. Villains were forced to adapt to this regulated world. Some accepted their careers were likely short-lived, prioritising the thrill over secrecy, committing crimes in broad daylight. Meanwhile, others retreated to the shadows, waiting and planning for the time to rise again.
All Might alone sewed fear into the hearts of Villains, to the point where Villains like Number 6 had to be purposefully discreet so as to not get on All Might's radar.[9] Civilians felt so well protected, active crimes were watched like spectator sports. Even casual and snide remarks would be made at low-rate Villains.[10] While hero society succeeds in stopping physical crimes, its weakness is in addressing their social roots. Several Villains of the modern generation have their motives tied to the flaws within hero society. For example, prevalent discrimination has led many people to become Villains because they are rejected, hated and despised by society for a number of reasons, whether it be their physical appearances or their Quirks.
The Villain label has two distinctive definitions, the strict legal term and the broader cultural one. On the legal side, it is a category of criminals that use their Quirks to commit crimes. This definition includes a wide range of offenders, from petty thieves to serial killers. While the public mostly associate Villains with violent crime, villainous acts can be involved in white-collar crime. For example, Giran using his Muddied Quirk to daze the memories of his clients while brokering.[11] Civilians can get away with minor offences without being labelled as Villains.[12] According to Daikaku Miyagi, the Villain designation and registry is usually reserved for repeat offenders, although exceptions exist when it comes to the scale of the crime committed. It's implied that once an offender is deemed a Villain, they're treated more harshly in the justice system, including minors.[13]
It's a debate amongst Heroes on what the minimum requirement to be a Villain is and whether intent matters. An example is the Instant Villains: bystanders unwillingly injected with Trigger and forced to go on violent rampages. Endeavor believes any Quirk-user who endangers the public is a Villain and it's up to the Police to decide whether pressing charges is appropriate. Meanwhile, All Might counters that Heroes should assess their opponent's intentions and attempt to save them if they're a confused civilian. Eraser Head however, notes that there are guidelines set in place for more morally ambiguous cases; people who are suspected of villainy should be subdued for further questioning and have their identities confirmed.[14]
There is a ranking system to differentiate Villains' threat levels, the lowest being F and the highest being SS. There are no known cases of Quirkless Villains, and Heroes don't have the jurisdiction to go after non-Quirk criminals, needing to refer them onto the Police.[15] Although there is an expectation for extreme cases, allowing Heroes to use their Quirks to incarcerate non-Quirk criminals, albeit with restraint.[16]
An offender remains a Villain until they've fully served their sentence or the statute of limitations runs out for their offence. Once either of these two things happen, they're considered an "ex-Villain", similar to an ex-con.[17] Gentle Criminal was told by investigators he could still rebuild his life and reform himself, despite years of thefts and assaults.[18] On the other hand, the very worst Villains, like the inmates on the lowest level of Tartarus, can be imprisoned for life and will be considered Villains as long as they live.[19]
On occasion, an offender can be mistakenly called a Villain, whether by themselves or the authorities, but a further investigation could clear them of the Villain accusation. For example, Takeshi Bushijima was initially called a Villain on the news, as he released his Poison Gas Quirk in a city alleyway. However, it was later revealed that his poisonous gas stockpiled involuntarily inside his body and made him very ill, so that he had no choice but to release it for the sake of his health. Because of this mitigating factor, Takeshi was spared the Villain label and given a more lenient sentence.[20]
Due to the definition of Villains being decided by a select group of officials, the term can be susceptible to bias and hypocrisy. What's morally right and legally right don't always overlap, leading to questionable cases on who counts as a Hero or Villain. The Hero Public Safety Commission orders its Pro Hero agents to commit traditionally villainous acts, but uses its authority to cover it up. Lady Nagant had assassinated dozens under the Commission's orders, but she was only legally deemed a Villain when she murdered one of their own.[21] On the other side of the spectrum, many Heroes let The Crawler's vigilantism slide, knowing he was competent and good-natured. When an arrest warrant for The Crawler was issued, it was conveniently when the Police were at a low-point. Soga Kugisaki further accused the Police of demonizing good people and doing it to maintain their ego.
While Police and Heroes stick to a strict definition of Villains, the public use the term more loosely and casually. Villains are deeply ingrained into Japan's culture, to the point that young children frequently speak about them. In everyday usage, "Villain" can be a general insult for anything that's socially disapproved of. The insult can be used with different levels of seriousness, ranging from a petty joke to a genuine accusation. For example, people can be stereotyped as potential Villains based on their appearances or because of their Quirk type. While there's the comical ranking of "Heroes That Look Like Villains",[22] this line of thinking has led to extreme cases of innocent people with Mutant-type Quirks being attacked.[23] Mezo Shoji, for example, lived in a village full of people who hated him simply for his mutant appearance, leading to him being assaulted daily by them, claiming it to be a "blood cleansing".
There are other things that are not actually illegal that can cause innocent people to be insulted as villainous. This can include Quirks with high villainous potential, such as Hitoshi Shinso's Brainwashing, with the young man having been stereotyped as a future criminal solely for how his Quirk could easily be used for wrongdoing. Secondary, unruly behavior like Katsuki Bakugo being an aggressive bully, making both the public and the League of Villains suspect that he could be converted into a real Villain. Various people don't even like to use the term Villain. All For One accuses the term of being too emotionally charged and simplistic, citing "Quirk criminal" as a better alternative.[24] Additionally, Soga thinks that the label is too sweeping, leading to good-natured people and victims being unfairly called Villains.
Like other types of criminals, people commit illegal acts for countless reasons. It can be motived by reasoning anywhere from economical, political, social, or personal. Though Villains can add a unique angle to their motives via the usage of their Quirks.
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