Do you prefer sad or happy endings?

[Scurrybt]

Personally, stories like Neon Genesis Evangelion prove that dark endings can elevate a story if done correctly.

[⍚MagusFromHeaven⍚]

Originally posted by Pikumii:

Originally posted by ⍚MagusFromHeaven⍚:

I prefer endings where viewers decide if the ending they got is happy or depressing.

But then it would not be the same, if you know the ending is going to be sad or happy, It would be kinda pointless to watch it 🤷‍♀️

My vocabulary is very limited i need to find another word to replace "decide"

[Grynn]

Happy ending for the bad guys.

[Spirit]

I prefer happy endings. Often makes the story feel more complete

[HermitTheToad]

Originally posted by Scurrybt:

Personally, stories like Neon Genesis Evangelion prove that dark endings can elevate a story if done correctly.

Sad endings. It conveys a lot more emotion and meaning than a happy ending.
Grave of the Fireflies is an great example of this.

[DoomsDay]

I dont know what these story teller strives for. to up lift good and purge evil? or to take away the ability to think or to gift it to the people.

from where I stand, I think too much.but not base on the usual reality.

words, they were there to help everyone think, but it told me to do something evil.

[Scurrybt]

Originally posted by HermitTheToad:

Originally posted by Scurrybt:

Personally, stories like Neon Genesis Evangelion prove that dark endings can elevate a story if done correctly.

Sad endings. It conveys a lot more emotion and meaning than a happy ending.
Grave of the Fireflies is an great example of this.

Grave of the Fireflies was devastating

[Original Cast Recording]

Originally posted by Scurrybt:

Do you prefer sad or happy endings?

Conceptually, I don't prefer either. In practice, I've probably enjoyed more works with "downer" endings than "upbeat" ones. But that has to do with more than just the end of the stories. "Story" in general is not what interests me most about games/books/movies.

[A&A]

To be continue one?
Why not a mixed ending though. "We won, but at what cost?" It is not necessary for every character to have an equal outcome from their actions.

[Pierce Dalton]

I prefer surprising endings, whether they're happy or sad.

[Scurrybt]

Originally posted by A&A:

To be continue one?
Why not a mixed ending though. "We won, but at what cost?" Not for every character to have very equal outcome of the action.

Seems like the most realistic one