How Power Scaling Is DESTROYING Modern Manga

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Published on August 30, 2025 8:08:27 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5t1MyoXR10

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Power scaling has become one of the biggest talking points in anime and manga communities — but has it gone too far? In today’s video, I break down why power scaling is actually HURTING modern manga, from rushed storytelling and empty fights to characters being reduced to nothing more than “feats.”

Shonen series like Dragon Ball Super, Bleach, and Jujutsu Kaisen all show how endless escalation can ruin creativity, while manga like Hunter x Hunter, Chainsaw Man, and One Piece prove there are better ways to build tension without relying on numbers.

Is power scaling destroying the future of manga, or is it just part of the fun? Let’s talk about it.

00:00 – Intro & Power Scaling Debate Setup
01:08 – Dragon Ball & Escalation Madness
02:36 – Burnout & Shortened Series Lifespans
05:06 – Flattening of Characters (Feats vs. Personality)
06:56 – Themes & Stakes Lost in Escalation
09:26 – Modern vs. Classic Storytelling Approaches
10:56 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts



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