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2. The primary actor of a trope changes. Possible sub- or related category in which the primary actor changes and the target does not.

It\'s possible this entanglement of playing with a trope could simply be called zigzagged. I make this suggestion because these I consider these two methods distinct enough that many other clear examples could be found, making them deserving of their own definitions here.

1. A trope that was laid to rest is called back.

The example I noticed these methods in is the case of Nishio Nishiki from Tokyo Ghoul and sequel, :RE. In the first series, he initiates a SmugSnake trope by drastically overstating his ability while fighting Kaneki, who delivers a CurbStompBattle, which sets in motion Nishiki\'s development as both a stronger and less conceited character. His kagune is distinctly snakelike, which can hardly be called a coincidence in TG\'s dripping-with-symbolism context.

2. The primary actor of a trope changes. Possible sub- or related category in which the primary actor changes but the target does not.

2. The primary actor of a trope changes.

The example I noticed these methods in is the case of Nishio Nishiki from Tokyo Ghoul and sequel, :RE. In the first series, he initiates a SmugSnake trope by drastically overstating his ability while fighting Kaneki, who delivers a CurbStompBattle, which sets in motion Nishiki\'s development as a stronger, less conceited character. Furthermore, his kagune is distinctly snakelike, which can hardly be called a coincidence in TG\'s dripping-with-symbolism context. In the sequel, Nishiki has become a solid badass and also a more sensible, even affectionate character. Meanwhile, the CCG picks up the Smug Snake trope by drastically raising Nishiki\'s threat level and naming him Orochi/Serpent.