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Vlov is indeed really great.

I feel like its almost blasphemy to say it on a site named after the guy, but Nrvnqsr never had much depth. In fact, his personality aside from being evil seems to just be 'cliché anime villain who shouts BAKANA when he inevitably gets defeated'. He didn't exactly charm. Aside from his weird-ass powers, he doesn't have much going for him. Rather than the character himself, what's memorable about him are the situations he created (the hotel scene and the eventual confrontation).

In comparison, Vlov does just about everything Nrvnqsr doesn't:
1. He's more of an actual vampire, so it makes more sense why Shiki would confuse him for the actual murderer.
2. He has character, values and convictions that aren't just "I'm evil".
3. He's approached differently in different routes.
4. He actually respect's Shiki's abilities rather than just unceremoniously getting destroyed because he gets too cocky. (in fact, this feature is exceedingly rare among TM villains in general)
5. He has scenes told from his perspective, which are both terrifying while also providing insight into our villain.

And for the things that Nrvnqsr did had going for him, Vlov just amplifies.
The hotel scene is still there, and rather than shock you with weirdness, it's more ominous and horror-filled.
The final confrontation has far more going on than the original Nrvnqsr one, leading up to a much more climatic conclusion.

>>37354876
It's strong but it's not that strong. Remember, she needs the armor so Vlov doesn't stunlock her from freezing to death and he still starts breaking the armor mid fight. She's a tank yeah but she's doesn't have infinite durability and she's still vulnerable to chain CC or battlefield removal