The narrative hook—waking up in a strange place with no memory—serves as a powerful blank slate for both the character and the audience. In Black Summoner , Kelvin discovers that he didn't just lose his memories accidentally; he actively bartered them away during his transmigration to a fantasy realm. This choice defines his journey:
The "memory loss" trope is frequently used to allow viewers to learn about a world's rules alongside the protagonist. Other series explore this differently: The narrative hook—waking up in a strange place
: The protagonist isn't the one who forgets; instead, the entire world is "overwritten," and he is the only one who remembers the original history where humans won a great war. Conclusion the entire world is "overwritten