Scott Pilgrim is an Emotional Masterpiece

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The Scott Pilgrim movie is great and all, but the comic is on a whole different level.
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[@DoctorLazers]

The way the final volume recontextualizes Scott from a lovable doofus that screws up but is a good guy, to a genuinely selfish jack ass that makes the lives of everyone around him worse, that hit 18 year old me like a ton of bricks. "Oh. Oh he's a bad person. He's been a bad person this whole time."

[@jcp1296]

No? He's a bit of a jerk but he does nothing out of malace , especially compared to everyone else in toronto

[@DoctorLazers]

@@jcp1296 Maybe read the book again my dude.

[@jcp1296]

@@DoctorLazers I just read it last month but could you give an example to refresh my memory?

[@Arcin00]

@@jcp1296 Hedoesn't do it out of malice but he simply doesn't think that much about people other than himself which hurts people and he simply moves on

[@robbiewabisabi]

That’s a very thoughtful piece and Scott’s relationship issues are absolutely conveyed by all of the characters in every medium presented. He is in Ramona’s words “just another evil ex waiting to happen.”

[@mdstevens0612]

Scott earning self-esteem and apologizing for all the terrible things he did being the thing that prevents him from becoming an evil ex is also just... Nice. It's just nice.

[@Siqonem8]

One of my favourite parts of the series is when scott is surprised when Stephen shows up with his boyfriend. It’s revealed that in the background of the previous book Stephen had already told everyone but Scott and by extension us the reader had been too busy thinking about himself to care about others around him. It’s a moment that leads to significant growth in how he thinks of others

[@ComicDrake]

Exactly! I went back and reread the previous volume when I first saw that revelation and was surprised that I couldn't see when it happened.

[@fravia22]

@@ComicDrakeanother cool background reveal is just the whole thing of Crash and the Boys having a little internal gay romance

[@abrahaislam6265]

hey did you read the spider manga's

[@jessielorah7616]

@@ComicDrake how about ALL of superman's Girlfriends!

[@spooderous]

I do a read through basically bi-yearly. Those 6 books mean a lot to me and came into my life at a bad time in my life. End of high school, recent break up, moved away from all my friends. I can't recommend it enough.

[@BingBangPoe]

I'm really glad the film didn't go with the alternate ending where Scott and Knives end up together. Her coming in terms with herself, being happy BY herself, is the biggest part of her character development in the original comic. Making her and Scott end up together would completely undermine all that progress. I'm so excited for the animated Netflix series. It's everything I wanted since that prequel animated short before the film dropped.

[@SCG2001]

Kinda funny how you said no one would care if Scott fell off the face of the earth, and it kind of turned out to be true in the show

[@staple72]

Ramona as a character fortunately got fleshed out on the new Netflix anime.

[@spdrwrtr]

Love that there's a cameo of Scott and Ramona in "Seconds"

[@vengeance2694]

Dude, Scott Pilgrim has been crazy influential for me recently. The first time I saw it, it was just a fun action-y romance movie with cool references. But in the last year or so, after a rough breakup, I decided to read the comic, and it completely changed the way I looked at my last relationship, future relationships, and myself. I owe a lot to this series, and I can't wait for the show tomorrow!

[@Hoodles321]

I actually bought the black and white comics about two years back without ever seeing the movie (watched it last month) or the colour comics and they really are very good. They manage to feel very real while also being completely ridiculous and surreal lol, which forms a really hard to describe vibe. It's steeped in realistic characters (they are mostly awful people lol), clever use of video games and has tonnes of depth. Got the Hoodles' gold star lol.

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

I still haven't read all of the comic, but watching the film again, one of my biggest issues with it is how much they kinda smoothed out a lot of Ramona rough edges. (The biggest example is how the twins were handled. In the comic Ramona was cheating on them with each other, and lied to both of them about it, the two eventually finding out and both breaking up with her, but in the movie they're just boiled down to a threesome joke)

[@sonofsueraf]

Probably just a runtime issue, they moved in a different direction when they reached Todd Ingram.

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

@@sonofsueraf There are differences as early as Lucas, who is way more chill in the comic.

[@chef7196]

FINALLY YOUR SCOTT PILGRIM VIDEO IS FINALLY HERE. BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR THIS ONE DRAKE!!

[@ChaosAngels16]

17:19 Funny thing how on the same day this video released, folks then learned that Scott Pilgram Takes off ended up being an actual sequel.

[@theowashere6837]

Its mildly funny at 13:14 when he said that if scott pilgrim fell off the face of the earth he wouldn't be too missed after watching scott pilgrim takes off

[@PikagirlSarai]

Somewhat related but I’m really loving these Scott Pilgrim videos in my feed- with the anime coming back it really feels like the series is alive again after years. It’s awesome as a long time fan lol. Great vid btw‼️👍🏾

[@gianlucasabatini2817]

So I actually saw the first three episodes of the anime early at the Toronto screening… man you’re gonna be blown away

[@bobseesall]

I remember having a dating phase like Scott when my first long term girlfriend told me about everything she did behind my back. I know I'll never be the same person as I was, but I am thankful I grew past the hardships. Next month will be our 11 year anniversary and my partner and I are happier than ever.

[@Championoko]

12:44 one of my favorite pannels

[@TevyaSmolka]

Scott pilgrim vs the world is tons of fun in my opinion.

[@fad23]

I'm currently rereading Scott Pilgrim now for the first time since the noche was released and for the first time in color. It's wild how much more three dimensional the characters are coming off than I remembered.

[@fad23]

I finally have reread Scott Pilgrim for the first time since the movie was released, and finally in color. It surprised me how much more there is in the book. I had interviewed Bryan right as the movie was optioned and it's really interesting to come back to this so many years later. And then the anime series comes back at this with even newer eyes.

[@DSoulA3]

Thank you so much for your introspective on scott pilgrim as a whole. I'll be 29 tomorrow and I don't care if I get anything. I'm just happy I have netflix so I can sit down and watch my favorite movie of all time animated when I come home from work. I really like how brian said its made for people in their 20's and he wanted to finish it before he turns 30. I saw the movie in 2010 from renting it from the library when I was 15/16. I watched that movie regilously, to the point when I can say it line for line. But I didn't read the comic until 2018 with its first volume in color, bought the rest in color in 2019, read up to volume 3, and finished it in one setting during the pandemic in 2020. Also got the game a couple years ago through "limited run" collectors edition. Still haven't played it yet, but I have heard the soundtrack. Lol Yeah I love video games and I found the movie just before getting into anime a few months later. All of that is appreciated. For me, especially with the comic, I feel like scott pilgrim is just about figuring it out. No matter where your at in life, what you have done or plan on doing relationship or life wise, its okay and you'll figure it out eventually. Even if you gotta go through ex's to do it. Lol c: By the way, drake, you telling us all that was a good way to loop back around the series. You showed that this isn't fiction(taking out the shounen/game aspects). People are and can turn out like scott or anyone in the series. Like it or not, this is real for some people. But as I said, you'll figure it out. And you did drake. Happy for ya. c:

[@Epilogueandprologuelover]

Scott Pilgrim my favorite piece of media of all time

[@Thorninjag]

I like this comic series and the movie because it's about a character who's kinda a jerk getting a lot better as it progresses. I love a good redemption arc.

[@spookyskyes7661]

ive been obsessed with scott pilgrim since 14-18, we have all been a scott or remona in past relationships. i hate how much the series has genuinely made me grow as a person, now that im 22. have been a comic drake fangirl since my early teens as well, so im so happy you covered it . love you man, and thank you for the years of content.

[@yellowcapalex2825]

Drake earned the power of self respect! Awesome video as always!

[@lazychief69]

I love this video and the personal input, being vulnerable on the internet is hard lol :)

[@M.W.K6996]

I'm not gonna lie...I really enjoyed this animated series. And I was more than happy that they got the original cast to reprise their roles. The art style was very similar, if not completely similar, to the comics as well, which also really worked in its favor. And despite it being an alternate version to the graphic comics, and the movie...it was still very entertaining. I was glad to see more of the other characters and how much more demph they got, and make the league into something much more than pitiful exes who were trying to win back the heart of the girl who always ran away from making true connections. Almost everything worked for this project. It was good to see the complexity of the characters, and how they wanted to learn from their mistakes, and refused to let the past define them - especially Ramona, seeing how she realized and accepted that she made mistakes and how she was part of the problem; and allowed herself to become better. But I am disappointed that we got to see a lot less of Scott Pilgrim...despite him being the supposed main character. And some changes I didn't really care for...like Todd Ingram suddenly having an obsession with Wallace Wells, despite the latter not being into him - it just didn't really fit into the story (in my opinion). Also, Wallace found someone else in the last episode. I would have maybe had Todd and Envy Adams seem like there was a chance for them to get back together, and maybe try to become better people. Also, the battle between Old Scott Pilgrim and the others...I would have liked to see it last just a little longer. Plus, I will admit that the chemistry between Scott and Ramona could have been focused on a little more, 'cause they fell in love a bit too quickly. So it would have helped if the first and last episode of the season were closer to thirty minutes. And maybe the series could have been just a bit more "mature". However, I will say that the voice acting...did come off as weak at times. That being said, I am very hopeful for a second season to be in the works.

[@Abominatrix650]

Damn, this one's getting me misty-eyed. Excellent video, as always, Drake. Scott Pilgrim is a lesson many people should learn from. I watched Scott Pilgrim at a time in my life when I was, for the first time ever, part of a nerdy group of friends who had their own interconnected web of relationships. They weren't exactly like the Scott Pilgrim characters but it was there. And with how good the movie was, I bought volume 1 of the comic series. The experience of Scott Pilgrim is tied to an incredibly sociable and nerdy time in my life and I will always cherish that. I miss those days. Can't believe it's been like 10 years already

[@weforgot7151]

First time I have seen this video but this caught my eye after watching the new series. Can't wait to see your next video after hearing your thoughts at 9:30 :^) Amazing video! 👍

[@WhatDoesEvilMean]

“Masterpiece” = bait and switch to anger “the right people” (e.g. the fans who made the thing popular and sustained its popularity all these years). Another bomb.

[@ComicDrake]

Wild that you would leave a comment implying that this is a video about the anime when it clearly isn't. Why would you come to KZbin if you don't have any interest in watching videos?

[@dugonman8360]

To carbon date myself, my first introduction to Scott Pilgrim was due to a free screening when I was in my early twenties when I worked at universal studios. At the time I knew nothing about the story other than it was based on a comic book, it was about beating Canadians up, and it looked like it was draw by rumiko takahashis left hand. At the time, I was 'dating' two girls at the same time who knew nothing about each other (and fooling around with a coworker as well) so sitting down and watching it was essentially a sign from God or heaven telling me "yeah, you ARE being a prick faced dickhead." Everyone was laughing and enjoying the film while I was having an existential crisis. Read the comics later and been a huge fan ever since, due to it being the only form of media at the time to make me genuinely say 'thats literally me' and not in the good way.

[@Lavvai]

I’ll never forget one night a tv program I can’t remember was playing the movie and I tuned in half way through the movie and I was hooked

[@Mr_bukowski4435]

I have such a weird relationship with this movie ya see I thought the movie looked like garbage but the comics looked more appealing with its unique artstyle and this is coming from someone who never reads comics. Than I read all 6 than watched the movie with low expactations and loved it just as much as the comics. I went on to play the video game but something was missing. The artstyle from the comics was too perfect not to use for an animated series and in early 2022 I was so thankful to find out they were making one and the fact that its only A DAY AWAY is insane to think about

[@keeganseck7751]

Having just turned thir... older, I too want to give this series a reread because I haven't picked it up since freshman year of college. Of course the show is day(s) away...

[@iamnotbrucewayne-r9v]

Scott pilgrim is the best comic series of all time and I will die on that hill

[@WakerOfTheSky]

Can’t wait to watch the anime Definitely gonna watch it at midnight

[@chrisbent5734]

Boy, will the "anime" be a pleasant suprise to you 😂

[@guilhermeteodosio40]

I just wanna point out that everyone hates Scott cus he dates a minor (rightfully so) but Kim did the exact same thing. And Scott didn't even kissed her untill she was 18 while Kim made out with a drunk minor and everyone is okay with that. Also, Ramona cheated on Scott and he's fine with that somehow?? The whole Lisa arc was to prove Scott's worthy of being in a relationship while Ramona failed her test. Also did Ramona and Kim kissed? There's this scene where they all drunk at a party and they made out but it was very implicitly

[@K1ng1995]

I think it's because Kim was female and Scott was a guy that she got away with it, not trying to excuse it at all. But what I think is the stereotypical "Guys are morons" because women can choose who to be with. Most guys they'll take whatever they can get.

[@fuu6490]

The anime is gonna releasing this week, can't wait to seeing this

[@lughaidhmcloughlin3640]

I also wish Snotgirl would come back. Leslie Hung has said this year so I'm putting my money on 2025.

[@demonteprice5870]

Bruhhh I gotta read the books I didn't know Ramona cheated on Scott with Roxie (I mean I guess he started it double dipping with two girls so I can't say I feel too bad for Scott in that respect, like it holds up a mirror to him, but damn Ramona).

[@wesreleases6346]

She doesn’t actually. Drake’s misinterpreting the line he’s referencing. Bryan Lee O’Malley has said that line isn’t meant to be taken literally as a recent occurrence, which is clear in context.

[@rawtoonage8780]

Out of sheer curiosity, did you and your dad check out "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" when it came out?

[@alexguitar841]

I read the manga in my early 20's after my buddy told me about it and i loved it. I think everyone was perfectly cast in the movie with the exception of Michael Cera. He's got the punchable face i imagine Scott having but none of the charm that makes you root for him anyways.

[@Coconut_Prrson]

Amazing video, but you forgot to mention how fucking amazing his character arc culminates by not fighting his dark self, but instead embracing it

[@chrishedricks308]

It reminds me of my life scratch dating a high schooler and fighting evil Ex’s

[@stg4theglitchog768]

It's not long before i become 20, when it happens, i might have a apartment with a roomate, that will give me the chance to go walk in the city and meet people because the house i live in ask i'm writing this is a bit too far away from the village i live in (it would takes along to walk from my current house to the village and i don't have a car).

[@yourlocalusername392]

My fav comic oat

[@waifuhunter2302]

Peak fict1on

[@thegoldenthread-greatstori6795]

They did our boy soooooo dirty in the new netflix show holyshit

[@fry8969]

I liked this video. Keep doing shit like this.

[@Levi-xv1pr]

Happy almost birthday

[@tapiyokagaming]

We're still waiting your take on the new series tho

[@zerostarvevo]

>didn't mention Worst World

[@Jaynevermore319]

Let us know what you think of the animated show!

[@Ghajlalalala]

10:12 🐐🐐🐐🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌

[@kerry-j4m]

I've seen the movie ( years ago )may have to pick-up this series tho,like the way characters are treated and portrayed. Want to read something besides super-hero books.

[@vjeranjanes5783]

Honestly, the series is EVEN BETTER than the movie. And that says a LOT

[@jackbreuhaus6244]

Outta curiosity, how did you find that massive friend group in your 20s?

[@ComicDrake]

Broke up with my girlfriend and said yes to every opportunity out there. Ended up going to a birthday party for a minor acquaintance and got absorbed into that group.

[@jackbreuhaus6244]

@@ComicDrake That's sick. I'm still in college right now and have a good number of friends, but I'm kinda worried about having a friend group when I graduate like that. Hope I'll be able to do something like that - I love the say yes to everything mentality. Appreciate the response!

[@Ken-lv4ww]

17:18 well, I guess I got some news for you

[@GenericUsernameOfAll]

???

[@Ken-lv4ww]

@@GenericUsernameOfAll technically Scott Pilgrim takes off is a sequel

[@boimesa8190]

💜

[@michaelcarlton1484]

Scott had to learn to rebuild his relationships and grow as a person. Ramona had to learn to stop cutting people out of her life and grow as a person. The more you look at the series, the more you see that these two broken people actually made each other better because they were both fighting for their relationship to work out.

[@topcat59]

I love Wallace so much, he’s like Scott’s older brother that sees scotts love life as his personal soap opera and is willing to allow him to live with him.😺

[@What-ish]

We all need a Wallace.

[@seraphimsforge-master5433]

Does anyone know what time it'll be streamed? It's out today right ?

[@Lemonboxie]

@@seraphimsforge-master5433 i think it's out tmrw

[@seraphimsforge-master5433]

@@Lemonboxie Oh ...what Netflix country is it based in... Canada? It's the 17th in the UK now but not in the west ...I guess you're right

[@Lemonboxie]

@@seraphimsforge-master5433 oh i'm from the usa and it's the 16th right now lol

[@benwasserman8223]

It's kind of nuts how many future A-list/superhero stars Scott Pilgrim featured before they hit the big times. I'm totally going to binge the anime version this weekend.

[@Coconut_Prrson]

Two

[@NobodyC13]

Ramona dated Captain America, Superman/Atom, Katara, and the Spot. And Scott dated Captain Marvel.

[@garenthal9638]

@@NobodyC13poor Scott

[@revolutionarydragon1123]

​@@garenthal9638aye he dated an avenger how many can say that

[@garenthal9638]

@@revolutionarydragon1123 considering how many there are now about a quarter of Hollywood

[@Flungz_99]

It’s not afraid to tell a story of two messed up people who hurt others romantically but are relatable and they learn and grow by facing what bit them back. Scott Pilgrim is all about relationships of any kind and how they are dealt. Toxic ones, taboo ones, gay ones, ect. From what I’ve seen we never really had that in the mainstream. Taught me valuable lessons about how relationships are. And it has more to offer, the music, the aesthetic and humor all are just as important. I love the book and movie sm. It helped with trauma and lessons as I’ve been a Scott and I’ve been a Kim. I can relate to both. Plus Kim Pine will always be wife.

[@Blujay64]

But, of course

[@subartic]

Kim pines is chefs kiss

[@Flungz_99]

@@subartic she is WIFE

[@KyuubiMal]

I read Scott Pilgrim after seeing the movie in cinema when I was like 18 and it is still one of my all time favourite stories at age 31

[@wesreleases6346]

It’s one of the best stories ever told in comics. By trying to explain it all, you do oversimplify it. It’s a very honest, funny, and powerful series that many people miss the point of- either in thinking it’s just about how video games are cool, or thinking it’s about how toxic male behavior is cool. Neither are close to true. It should be clear to anyone reading it how it’s about a person in their twenties trying to mature taking an honest look at themselves and their friends and finding forgiveness through facing reality and the past.

[@nickboben9152]

I don’t exactly remember how I got into Scott pilgrim but it made me buy the entire book series and I absolutely loved it and not to mention I relate myself to Scott in almost every single way and how my life was kinda similar to his. This series changed my life man!

[@Eggroll3s]

Relating yourself to Scott frightens me but I'm glad the books resonated with you! It's really good Edit: my comedy probably isn't recognizable, so I wanted to clarify that the first part is a joke 🙏🙏

[@nickboben9152]

@@Eggroll3s Like I said, “Almost” every way

[@lastmanstanding7155]

​@@Eggroll3s As a dude, I also find him relatable. He does SOME things ice done or that I acknowledge about my past. But honestly, he reminds me most about guys I knew. Personally I'm probably closer to a Wallace. (Not gay.) I tend to observe and do my own thing but I also deeply care about my friends.

[@Juniper_Rose]

The movie was my first experience with this, and honestly the way Kim always seems to look at Scott with almost pain... Up until he admits "I treated you like shit and you deserved better" and she smiles, it really feels like actual growth. Liked. Genuine growth on Scott's part. Kim wasn't a recent thing. He hurt her years ago. So his apology feels GENUINE, not opportunistic. Also, i like how the movie just... Avoids the nega Scott encounter, which, again, shows he's grown. He doesn't need to fight him. They talk it over and even decide to get brunch together. He solved the conflict purely by talking it out like an adult.

[@mdstevens0612]

Nega Scott being a nice guy also has the implication that Scott is already the evil version of Scott, and that is both true and fucking hilarious.

[@franjarpa7290]

It is funny how nega scott (who is supposed to be the opposite of scott) is described as a “pretty cool guy”

[@K1ng1995]

When I was reading the Rick Riordan story Percy Jackson Chalice of the God's I couldn't help but think of the Nega Scott moment as well.

[@vgsquirrel]

I'm glad you went through making this video Drake. I know you had to be a bit more vulnerable with this one but I think you really landed the execution. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Also, I've only seen the movie and played the video game but I'm definitely interested in picking up the books now. Keep up the great work dude!

[@roflraviloi]

“Maybe we should’ve… Maybe we should” is my favorite line in anything ever

[@TheButcher42]

I love how everyone is now rereading Scott Pilgrim to catch up for the TV show

[@GonzoGoesToBitburg87]

The thing with Scott is that he's human trash, and yet SO MANY PEOPLE totally missreads the character and sees him as a such a cool guy.

[@gentlemandemon]

I wouldn't want a sequel of Scott Pilgrim, but I'd get behind a spiritual successor of sorts. Different cast, but similar vibe, dealing with new characters in a different place in their lives.

[@Mathue360]

I read this series pretty frequently and am so happy for the animated show. You really see the character development in everyone. Some of it is off screen and that's how life works right. You don't see your friend for a bit and then suddenly they got their shit together. Also mad live for snot girl

[@superadambomb5834]

Since the show came out I decided to read the comic to understand the source material before seeing the show. I went into this completely blind. I knew nothing about it besides the basic premise. I didn’t like volume 1. I found it really hard to route for Scott with his actions and I was pretty confused as to if the author wanted me to rout for him or not. But over the course of my reading I grew to love this series with each volume. It kept me guessing on where the plot was going and the climax of the 6th volume had me screaming and cheering on the inside which is something I haven’t felt since reading one punch man. The characters feel so real and as it progressed I grew attached to them even Scott who despite his many flaws I saw myself in since I’m also a huge nerd that has the brain capacity of a grape. But I think a character that I think was handled probably the best was knives. I really saw myself in her. Much like her I was cheated on. It was also my first relationship. A lot of the emotions that knives felt are things that I felt. The obsession of trying to get back with Scott, the hatred she had for Ramona, and finally the acceptance and forgiveness were all things that I went through fairly recently. I didn’t expect for her character to be handled in such a realistic way while still keeping it exaggerated like the rest of comic. I truly loved this series and I think I’m gonna watch the movie as well as the show. I even went ahead and bought the video game so I’ll be playing that soon.

[@tantonvanwinkle1966]

Goshhhhh I appreciate your vulnerability on this topic! That lil dive into your love life has convinced me to read this. Everything you talked about from being addicted to love to also being manipulative and toxic yourself is very relatable. May we all continue to mature and grow and be better versions of ourselves! I feel these are nuanced topics we don’t have tackled enough. Thank you for selling me on Scott pilgrim in a way no one else h

[@rainingcomplete3018]

It is worth mentioning Kim Pine started as basically an X Men OC. Kim PINE with porcuPINE powers.

[@legoking6165]

Scott Pilgrim vs the world is one of many movies I watched for the first time in 2023. Some others include Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Tropic thunder, Jurassic world: dominion, The Wolverine and more.

[@ryanwhaley5041]

I’ve had a hard time going back to the film after the comic ending was released. Reframing Gideon as Romona’s problem that Scott can help her with really completes the themes of breaking Scott out of his self centered world view. It’s really hard to go back to a film that has far more of a “win the girl” message to the very end, though I suspect O’Malley wouldn’t have gotten there without writing the film ending first. You can definitely see the ideas in the film, but the comic is where they truly land.

[@psychobilly42069]

Youre so on point about scott Pilgrim being a way to process my emotions as a 25 year old. Hurts.

[@Eggroll3s]

I recently reread the comics again for the god knows how many-th time and it really never gets old. Easily my favourite piece of media ever alongside maybe Hunter x Hunter

[@AlekMadeDis]

I remember watching this movie back in 2010 when I was 20. I liked the film, but now it's challenging for me to connect with the characters and understand their problems or behavior.I basically clicked through the animated version.

[@nerdwarp112]

I really need to get around to rereading Scott Pilgrim again one of these days. I last read it when I was 14/15 and now I’m 24, so maybe I’ll get even more out of it now that I’m similar in age to the characters. I think I mostly got the message when I first read it, but I’m sure there’s some smaller details I missed out on.

[@Chris-hb7xp]

Bro, this breakdown is so good. I haven't finished the live-action movie yet, but I have always been interested in this series. Hyped for the show that comes out tomorrow.

[@fravia22]

Drake, I love the video, but you completely missed the intricacies of Ramona’s character. She’s someone who deliberately tries to live distant from others, because she fears the idea of getting “stuck” (a fear that’s been realized before, what with Gideon and all). She runs away in book 5 not because she hates Scott, or because she loves someone else, but just because she’s afraid to truly let herself fall for someone that she knows is imperfect and can see her imperfections too. Honestly, she’s one of the better written characters in the series, and to see you write her off as “just a kinda shitty girlfriend” really undermines the depth of the story. Both Scott and Ramona are afraid of what the other could bring to their lives (Scott fears change, Ramona fears stagnation), but the ending of the book is them learning to grow and accept that these things aren’t mutually exclusive. Not everything has to change all the time, not everyone has to be alone all the time, and at the same time, it’s okay to embrace the things in life that DO change. Scott and Ramona’s arcs are so directly interlinked, and writing off Ramona’s character really does the series a disservice.

[@jmb5712]

God now I need you to talk about the show, because is soooo good

[@colbypardue4773]

Wait, so Bryan o malley was dating a high schooler?

[@vincentmatamoros1757]

I loved how you included the small detail about how you relate to Scott, because it honestly feels very similar to my journey so far. I'm much younger (haven't quite finished my undergrad yet) but I've had a similar journey with becoming a real ass human being. I'm not finished, not by a long shot, but we're getting there. Scott Pilgrim, beyond the art, the comedy, the characters, the pacing, the everything, hits me right in my soul in a way that can't be replicated by anything else.

[@thepokekid01]

I can't believe I don't remember if I read the comic because of Edgar Wright talking about doing the movie, or if I got excited hearing Edgar Wright was going to do the movie because I was already into the comics... needless to say I saw the movie in the theaters at least 3 times. (And I had already read the comics, so I had all that awkwardness of knowing what was cut from the movie and what stayed)

[@GuilhermeSantos-wy8kf]

It seems that the anime version of Scott Pilgrim has deviated from the original story that I loved, and has instead presented a reimagined version that doesn't capture the essence of what made Scott Pilgrim great. It appears that those who enjoyed the anime may not have read the comics, and I'm personally very disappointed with the changes that were made.

[@harsyakiarraathallah2222]

Such an Underated Masterpiece.

[@luigiboi4244]

I personally can’t wait to see the anime. Having just gone through Jaw Surgery 4 years in the making about 2 days ago, I only learned of this “Scott Pilgrim” thing a few years ago from word of mouth, CinemaWins, the Moviestruck podcast, and other people absolutely gushing over this series. So last night I watched the movie with my family, and we had a blast. Sorry for all the illiterate nonsense and mistakes I made, my right arm and lips are still numb AF due to my moutb being shuffled around like an Oreo. Happy B-Day Drake.

[@tecpaocelotl]

Sadly, my past is like Scott Pilgrim. I was the same age as Scott, so it felt like seeing in a mirror. I'm just glad I grew.

[@DefiantNova]

I remember renting this from a fucking blockbuster in 2011. I rented it because of the cool art box, as a 9 year old it was literally an obsession mainley with ramonas actor. It wasnt until i was in hs where i picked up the comics. Being stoned a majority of the time aside reading the books pulled me back into the series. After binging takes off i feel a newfound love for the series. I would say this series in itself was pivotal in my childhood and into my young adulthood.

[@spastheghost]

Such a good series!! I just finished the comics and already am thinking of re-reading it. I really hope that one day they make a faithful adaptation to the comics that takes its time to show the regular life moments between each fight and includes missing characters like Lisa and Knives' dad

[@n00dlesfr86]

I read the comics for the first time and had to reread them immediately. It’s so long but the small scenes mean so much to the story that a movie can’t do. The story isn’t really about 7 evil exes or whatever else, it’s about 2 bad people being able to change.

[@Spongeinator2000]

i watched that movie few months ago for the first time and it was mind blowing to me. After that i rushed to read all the comics because i was sure there are stuff in there that the movie didnt show

[@HotDogTimeMachine385]

It's a good story about a loser growing into a good person, but sadly the movie only really adapted the parts where he's not a good person. And Michael Cera is too nice and sweet to portray Scott all that accurately.

[@linklink3069]

I agree so much. Reading it was so much fun. Slight spoilers for the tv show: I just wish the tv show followed the storyline in the slightest...

[@trasegorsuch5140]

I actually like the story of the show.

[@linklink3069]

@@trasegorsuch5140 I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm glad you do though.

[@MykiiMescal]

i like the show a lot but think it woulda been better as a season 2