Mirai Nikki is a good example of one-dimensional storytelling - a category that tends to include titles like Bleach, Naruto, etc. Although there is some semblance of justification for choices and events these are really nothing more than a paper thin rationale which tends to tear upon closer examination (as you noticed yourself it seems).
In certain cases a story can be built around a single character (the manga Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is a great example of this), but with action-oriented narratives a good protagonist really needs a good antagonist as otherwise the story leans too much to one side and you're left with the nagging feeling that there was something missing.
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Mirai Nikki is a good example of one-dimensional storytelling - a category that tends to include titles like Bleach, Naruto, etc. Although there is some semblance of justification for choices and events these are really nothing more than a paper thin rationale which tends to tear upon closer examination (as you noticed yourself it seems).
In certain cases a story can be built around a single character (the manga Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is a great example of this), but with action-oriented narratives a good protagonist really needs a good antagonist as otherwise the story leans too much to one side and you're left with the nagging feeling that there was something missing.