I hope this post will help Akko fans. This post was something I made for Episdoe 7 but I think this could help those to have a better understanding of Akko.
The episode represents two themes, "Perspectives" and "Change".
Akko has come a long way since her debut. All she wanted was to become her idol Shiny Chariot but so far, she has no respect towards the lessons given to her, getting into authority's face whenever she wanted and even resorting to cheat. From many other's perspective, Akko could clearly be seen as the Villain of the story. However in episode 6, Akko who was now emotionally drained from the experiences attempted cheat once more to achieve her dream but instead she was shown the memories of her idol and Akko finally saw her idol's perspective. Shiny Chariot wasn't an instant success but an underdog. Therefore, Akko saw what everyone saw in her. Would her idol even approve what she was doing?
Realizing this, the young girl wanted to change and at this point our perspectives including those near changed. Her worst habits has been overshadowing what makes Akko unique. She is a little girl lost in a world that won't make sense in real life, she is someone who would gladly look out for those she hold dear, someone who would sacrificed her own life to do what was right and someone who showed dedication and determination. Those good qualities was what makes Akko, Akko. Ursula saw this, Lotte and Sucy saw this, Diana saw this and Andrew saw this.
From that point on, we see what truly makes Akko a Hero. She is clearly trying to learn and although struggling makes best what little time she has left in order to succeed. it was this point, the tables have turned. Most of the student body and the teachers became the villains. We can see that they are overstepping their boundaries in harassing Akko, becoming bullies. Any parent or anyone who suffered this kind of treatment would be happy to go down there and kick some ass on those that rightfully deserved it and thankfully, Akko proved those bullies that they were wrong and it was at this point, her idol became the Hero she needed.
Ursula witnessed the repeat of old history, saw herself in Akko and she couldn't take it any longer. All of us cheered, rooted, praised, applauded her for this act. If you think she such a screw up, why bring her here in the first place and more importantly, how could you compare this girl with all those who came from families who has magic in their blood and expect the former to become an instant success in just the amount of time the latter has? Its foolhardy.
And comes to my other topic, Changes. Akko has changed from the spunky, rebellious girl all those episodes ago. She humbled and swallowed her pride to make something better for herself. Ursula at one time did this and she became the inspiration for many including Akko. It leaves little wonder why the school is failing. They couldn't see the bigger picture. They couldn't swallow their pride and see the opportunities that was left for them. While the other students are well versed on their magic but could they actually succeed in this modern world? From what we can see, all their achievements are all zero to us. If your magic is great, why aren't you rich? Akko was the best thing about this school. Despite her blunders, she make something about herself and did the one thing and entire student body couldn't, make a self-made woman out of herself. If you kicked her out, magic will certainly die.
All in all, that's all I have to say. Akko has a long way but she has time and friends that will be with her all the way through. Peace. |