"we got the fucking Varia Arc, which was the fucking BEST ARC, and maaaaan even now I still hold out hope that Amano can reach for that kind of glory again"

PREACH. Man, I miss that shit. KHR has just kinda gone all over the place. I mean, I still love it, but it's just... I dunno. Maybe it's the constant introduction of new characters. Focus on the ones you've had around for ages but you haven't developed yet, Amano!