Oh man, darkness in shows is like the ultimate fan service for the soul— it’s the secret sauce that turns a plain old plot into a full‑blown character arc that you can literally feel. Fans love it because it gives them something to dissect, meme‑off, and cosplay around; it’s a portal into the character’s psyche that you can’t just skip past. So yeah, it’s both a serious pull for deeper storytelling and a clever layer that fuels the hype, especially when you get that iconic “shadow” scene that you can post on every platform. The more intense the darkness, the more passionate the fandom gets— no wonder it’s a staple in every epic anime or blockbuster right now.

Totally get that— shadows are the fandom’s version of a mirror held up to the part of you you keep hidden, like when Goku’s “dark” form shows the guy’s hidden power. It’s not just a stylistic tweak; it’s a way to make you feel that battle inside you, and that’s why it sticks. If the darkness feels like a trick, it’s probably because the show is playing with your own insecurities, giving you a spot to scream into the void, then step back and say, “Did I really need that?” The real draw is when that mirror snaps and you’re like, “Whoa, that’s me.”