This isn't really towards OP, just a general thought, but as an older Vivinos fan who's seen the ALST fandom rise from a distance, I can't help but wonder if this mismatch of expectations in the fandom comes from an unfamiliarity with Vivinos works pre Pink Bxxch Club
The basic flaw of Alien Stage, from an artistic perspective, is it fails to adequately establish its setting. This is not important because it means ppl can't nerd out over Lore, it's important because it makes it far more difficult to understand how the characters relate to the
